My family and I are asking for help as we try to hold our lives together through ongoing health challenges. My severe seizure disorder ended my military career and left me unable to work, which has changed every part of our daily life. My family now helps me with day-to-day life, and that reality has been hard on all of us. 

I have also potentially been diagnosed with a mass in my upper right lung. On top of that, I live with manic depression and anxiety due to white matter lesions in my brain after multiple overseas deployments. I have been in contact with 988 for support as I work through these challenges. These health issues have brought a great deal of uncertainty to our home and made it even harder for me to provide for my family the way I want to. 

The financial need is ongoing. Without my income, we are struggling to keep up with the basic needs that continue month after month. Donations will help us keep a roof over our heads, put food on the table, keep clothes on our kids' backs, cover home repairs, and make sure our children can still have birthdays and holidays that bring them some stability and normalcy. 

Because these household needs do not stop, recurring donations would make a meaningful difference in helping my family stay afloat over time. One-time donations are also deeply appreciated and will help us meet immediate needs as they come. 

If you are able to give or share this fundraiser, it would mean so much to my family and me. Thank you for standing with us and helping us through this.