Hello.

This is very out of character for me, as I am a strong and independent lady, but I've started this fundraiser to cover emergency housing and bills for when I'm eventually discharged, which should be within the next few days, while I recover from sepsis and emergency surgery to clear my infection that has, so far, had me hospitalized for almost 3 weeks and completely knocked me behind on my finances. I’m the type who works hard and provides for myself. Asking for help isn't something that comes easily to me, but I'm in a tough spot and medically vulnerable. Rarely, if ever, do I ask for a handout, and I help others in need whenever I can, but right now I'm in need and I’m stuck in a spot where I physically can’t fully get back to working until I heal. 

My job requires my full physical wellnes—and with this wound, the IV antibiotics, and the recovery time, I can’t currently perform my nessesary job duties. I’m trying to keep a roof over my head and stay safe and sterile in order to manage my physical and metal health with minimal support in a city I'm unfamiliar with until I’m healed enough to get back to serving the people who support my work and keep my life going. 🥰

What the funds will cover:

A safe place to stay while I recover

Basic bills and necessities

Transportation and supplies related to healing

Enough stability to get back to work without risking my health

I need the funds as soon as possible. My discharge is looming, and without help I don’t have anywhere stable to land while I finish healing beyond a day or two in a hotel.

Your support means I’ll be able to rest, recover, not worry about eviction, and get back to doing what I do best—showing up as the best version of me for the people who actually appreciate me and spreading positivity. Even the smallest contribution takes a huge weight off my shoulders.

Thank you for helping me get through one of the most difficult things I have ever dealt with personally. I'm scared and uncertain, but also hopeful and optimistic. I won’t forget anyone who wants help see me get well. If you can't contribute, no pressure and I completely understand, If you could go I would greatly appreciate it if you shared my fundraiser. If everybody on my social media donated $1 I'd be composition to get myself housing when I am discharged.  

XOXO, Melissa

689.323.9688  please don't hesitate to contact me. It's very lonely here and I'd be more than happy to answer any questions about any thing anybody has as far as where the donations would be going or anything else.