Life has been hitting us hard lately, and I wouldn’t be here asking if we weren’t truly in a place where we need help.

My husband, Gregory Skidmore, has had four blood clots in just three weeks. Four. It’s been terrifying, exhausting, and honestly something we’re still trying to wrap our heads around. One clot is scary enough… but this? It’s been nonstop hospital visits, stress, and trying to hold it together while everything feels like it’s falling apart.

If you know him, you know how strong he is. He’s not the type to slow down or complain. He pushes through everything, even when he shouldn’t have to. Watching him go through this and not be able to just “fix it” has been one of the hardest things we’ve faced.

With everything going on, work has been affected, and bills don’t stop just because life does. We’re struggling to keep up with the basics—rent, gas, food, and everyday household necessities. Things that shouldn’t feel this heavy… but right now, they are.

I hate asking for help. I really do. But right now, we need it.

If you can donate, share, or even just keep us in your thoughts, it truly means more than I can put into words. We’re just trying to get through this one day at a time and keep our heads above water.

Thank you for seeing us, for caring, and for being there in any way you can.

—Stephanie