The things we often take for granted — like walking my son to the bus stop in the morning — have now become some of the biggest challenges of my life. As a single mom, it breaks my heart to not be able to show up for him the way I once did. But I believe in God’s strength and grace to carry me through this season. With faith and the kindness of others, I’m praying for the chance to heal fully and be there for my son to my fullest potential.

My name is Anastasya, and I am a single mother to a bright and spirited 7-year-old boy who means the world to me. Recently, our lives changed in an instant. I suffered a severe ankle injury that required a right ankle bimalleolar open reduction internal fixation surgery.

Like so many hardworking Americans, I thought skipping health insurance for a year would help me save money. I told myself if I stayed careful, nothing major would happen. But life doesn’t work that way — and now I’m facing a mountain of medical bills I could never have prepared for.

Since my surgery, even the simplest tasks — standing in the kitchen to cook, tidying our home, or walking my son to the bus stop — have become impossible. I can’t be on my feet for more than 10 minutes before the swelling and pain take over. I’ve had to put my car note on hold since I can’t drive right now, and I carry a deep concern about staying financially afloat during this recovery phase.

As a mother, all I want is to heal so I can return to being there for my son — to my fullest potential.

Why I Need Your Help

The medical costs are staggering:

Surgery center: $9,095

Anesthesia: $2,030

Surgeon’s fee: $4,275

Post-op visit: $275

Urgent care consults: $1,505

➡️ Total so far: $17,180
(This doesn’t even include physical therapy, mobility equipment, or the lost income while I recover.)

How You Can Make a Difference

Your generosity will directly help me cover these bills, keep us stable, and focus on healing so I can return to being the mom my son deserves — showing up for him every day, to my fullest potential.

$25 – Covers medical supplies or pain medication.

$50 – Contributes toward a physical therapy session.

$100 – Helps pay for follow-up care.

$250 – Supports childcare and basic household needs.

$500+ – Goes directly toward surgery and hospital bills.

Even if you can’t donate, simply sharing this page would mean the world to us. Your kindness, your prayers, and your support will carry us through this storm.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me get back on my feet, for myself and for my son.