Help Me Regain My Smile—and My Confidence
Hi everyone,
This is extremely difficult for me to write, but I’ve reached a point where I need to put my pride aside and ask for help.
I’m currently facing serious dental issues that have completely changed my life. The total cost of my dental treatment is expected to be around $30,000—thankfully, insurance may cover a significant portion, but I’m still left with $10,500 out of pocket, which I simply cannot afford on my own.
The pain I live with every day is excruciating—physically, emotionally, and mentally. I used to take my smile and appearance for granted. I never imagined I’d look in the mirror and feel like a stranger, too ashamed to go outside, or to even smile in front of others. These days, I feel like a hermit. I stay home unless absolutely necessary, and when I’m in public, I avoid smiling altogether. I’m deeply uncomfortable in my own skin.
What hurts the most is how much I’ve allowed this to affect my life and the people I love—especially my son. I miss out on important moments, school events, simple memories we should be making together. I’ve stopped job hunting, declined social invites, and avoided any family gatherings.
Even the hardest loss of my life—my father’s recent passing—has been something I’ve struggled to properly grieve. We haven’t even held a service yet, and part of the reason why I haven't pushed to get it going, is because I’m too ashamed to face my family with a missing front tooth. There’s nothing anyone can say that will make this pain easier, but I do know that restoring my smile would be the first step to restoring me.
I’m humbly asking my friends, family, and anyone who feels moved by my story: if you can spare even $1, please consider donating to my "Regaining My Confidence" fund. Every dollar brings me one step closer to feeling like myself again—and more importantly, being present for my son the way he deserves. 
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can give—whether it’s a donation, a share, or a kind word. It truly means the world to me.
With love and gratitude,

Mandy