I am a licensed general physician in Southeast Asia, and I’m asking for help to break a cycle of financial and health setbacks that have left me without income and drowning in debt.
Eight years ago my husband abandoned our family while I was still in residency, earning only ₱15,000 a month and caring for a four‑year‑old son. The stress triggered severe depression, and the hospital eventually forced my resignation. Determined to survive, I borrowed money to obtain a medical‑coding certification and, two years into the pandemic, secured a remote coding job. After two years I had to quit again because of a new medical condition.
I later took an online consultation role paid at ₱350 per hour—far below what I need to cover basic living costs. A relative offered a clinic space, but it turned out to be a front for an aesthetic business that required board‑certified dermatology credentials I do not have. I left that unethical arrangement and launched my own online clinic for general care and “ear‑presence coaching.”
All startup expenses—website development, domain registration, social‑media marketing, and rent—were charged to credit cards. The interest has compounded, and I now need approximately $7,000 just to clear those balances. My depression has driven impulsive trips searching for government “plantilla” positions, which only added travel costs and deepened the debt. I have had no income for several months, my credit‑card statements are mounting, and job applications remain unanswered.
How your support will help
- Repay the $7,000 credit‑card debt – stopping interest from eroding any future earnings.
- Cover immediate living expenses (rent, utilities, food) so I can focus on building the clinic rather than juggling bills.
- Invest in a secure telemedicine platform and reliable internet, enabling me to attract paying patients and generate sustainable revenue.
Every contribution will be tracked transparently, and once the clinic becomes profitable I will allocate a portion of earnings back to the community—offering free consultations to low‑income families and promoting mental‑health awareness.
Thank you for reading my story. Even a small donation moves me closer to financial stability and the ability to provide ethical, affordable healthcare to those who need it most.