Hi everyone, If you know me, you know I’m usually the person pushing through whatever life throws my way and working through the pain. Asking for help isn’t something that comes easily to me, but right now, my health needs to come first. Over the last few months, I’ve been dealing with severe, unpredictable neurological symptoms—numbness, intense muscle tremors, and flare-ups that recently landed me in the ER. After a lot of testing, I was diagnosed with severe cervical spinal stenosis. To fix this and prevent permanent nerve damage, I am scheduled for an ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) surgery on August 4th. Because of how severe my symptoms have gotten, my doctor has officially pulled me off work until after my surgery and recovery. While it’s a huge relief to finally have a medical plan in place, the reality of being completely out of work with zero income coming in is terrifying. I’m reaching out to ask for a little help keeping my head above water over the next couple of months while I get through surgery and heal. Where the funds will go: ▪ Keeping my rent, electricity, and essential utilities paid while I can't work. ▪ Basic household essentials, food, and care for my cats. ▪ Medical copays, prescriptions, and travel expenses for surgery/follow-ups. Any amount you can contribute—even just $5 or sharing this link on your page—means the absolute world to me right now. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, for sending positive vibes, and for keeping me in your thoughts as I prepare for August 4th. With so much gratitude, Jen