Hello, Some, yet few of you know, that 2024 has most certainly been the most challenging year of my life. On March 6th, urged by those closest to me, I checked in to Cedars Sinai's Emergency Room. Devastatingly-- I was diagnosed with severe liver disease, amongst many other problems, keeping my body barely functioning for the last who-knows-how-long. This was brought on by my poor lack of self-care, stress, depression, you name it-- but foremost it was brought on by alcohol In pain, scared, and in shock, I proceeded to be treated in and out of the hospital for roughly 3 months. I was told I had about a 30-40% chance of survival, and only if I got a full liver transplant immediately. I cried nonstop, felt sorry for myself, and went through several agonizing processes in hopes of getting on the transplant list. I also signed up for a trial drug to help treat this disease, which was double-blind and experimental. I woke up, and kept pushing myself. Unable to move, eat, breathe, or take care of myself, I surrendered to the process-- when you're given 3 months to live, you have nothing, yet everything, to lose. Somehow, some way, my friends, I am still here. Going from not being able to walk, think clearly, remember things, in excruciating pain at all times, I am still here. And guess what-- my liver has begun to heal all on its own. I am far from being out of the woods, but I fought like hell, followed the rules, went to every appointment and then some. And today-- 118 days sober--I am on the verge of hope for the new future I get to have. In all of this turmoil and trauma in my life, I have to ashamedly admit, that I find myself really struggling for funds. This is why I ask for your help. I know I have amazing friends and family, whos support is unparalleled, and soo much more than any monetary value. But the hard truth is-- I need help with the several medical expenses and bills that have piled high. Please donate anything you can-- nothing to overextend yourself-- but HUGELY appreciated. , in turn, promise to be the best friend, daughter, partner, and person, I can grow to be. Thank you. :) #fuck2024 #fuckliverdisease #dropthebottle #helpafriend
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