I am reaching out for help during an unexpected and deeply difficult period for my family. Until recently, I was the primary income earner in our household, working full-time as a registered nurse. Due to circumstances outside my control, I was forced to resign from my position with no notice. This sudden loss of income and health insurance has created an immediate financial and medical crisis for my family.
At the time of my resignation, my husband’s small business was still in its early stages and not yet producing steady income. As a result, the loss of my job meant the loss of our main source of financial stability. In addition to losing my paycheck, we also lost employer-sponsored health insurance, accrued sick leave, and essential benefits that my family relied on.
I have been actively applying for work and have finally secured a new position, but it pays significantly less than my previous role and does not immediately replace the benefits we lost. During the months of unemployment, I applied to dozens of jobs each week, depleted our savings, and relied on food pantries to make sure my children had enough to eat while we tried to stay afloat.
The loss of health insurance has been one of the most devastating consequences. I have been unable to afford ongoing psychological support related to the stress of this situation. I have also struggled to pay for my prescribed migraine medication and have relied on discount programs like GoodRx just to continue necessary treatments. Medical bills have continued to accumulate, and managing them without insurance has been overwhelming.
Both of my children receive therapy services related to their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). My daughter has continued with her scheduled therapy sessions, which could not be canceled mid-cycle, resulting in significant out-of-pocket costs despite our loss of coverage. Even more concerning, my son has not been able to get on a therapy block waitlist at all because we currently lack health insurance. This delay means he is missing early intervention opportunities that are important for his development, and as a parent, that is incredibly difficult to face.
I am not asking for luxury or comfort — only for help getting through this gap while I work to rebuild stability for my family. Any support received will go directly toward medical bills, prescriptions, therapy expenses, food, and basic living costs while we recover from this sudden hardship. Even a small contribution or sharing this request can make a meaningful difference for us.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Your kindness and generosity offer hope during a time when everything has felt uncertain, and I am deeply grateful for any help you are able to provide.
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