I really didn’t want to have to ask for help like this, but I’ve run out of options.

I’m living with chronic illnesses—POTS and lupus—and they affect me every single day. Simple things like standing, walking, or even just getting through the day can be exhausting and painful. There are times I feel dizzy, weak, or like my body is just giving out on me.

Right now, I don’t even have something as basic as a proper cane to help me stay steady. It might sound small, but for me it’s the difference between being able to move safely or risking falling and getting hurt.

I don’t have insurance, so everything I need medically comes out of pocket, and I just can’t afford this on my own anymore. It’s frustrating and honestly scary to feel like I don’t have the support my body needs just to function.

I hate having to ask, but if you can donate or even just share this, it would mean more to me than I can explain. This isn’t about luxury—this is about being able to get through each day a little safer and with a little more independence.

Thank you for reading and caring.