Hello! My name is Michael, and I’m reaching out for support as I continue my journey of recovery after years of battling severe chronic pain and PTSD.
About five years ago, while finishing my Master’s degree at Sofia University, I suffered a rare shoulder injury that led to a nerve issue, causing constant pain. The pain was so severe that I spent months bedridden, and it took a long time for doctors to diagnose and treat it correctly. Even after the pain subsided, I found myself dealing with the lingering effects of PTSD, which remains a misunderstood and often undiagnosed condition here in Bulgaria.
The recovery process has been long, and while I have taken steps to reintegrate myself into work and society—starting with physical jobs like janitorial work and construction—I am still building up my strength and financial stability. The supplements and treatments I need for my recovery are costly and often need to be ordered online. The years I spent in convalescence mostly depleted my financial resources and I am not yet ready to go back to my normal working schedule.
This would normally be one of the important places where being part of a community, e.g. one that consists of one's family and friends, can mark THE difference. One thing I discovered, soon after the initial accident, was that severe and constant, 24/7 pain, especially after the first few weeks, doesn't contribute to social relations. I loved my people and still ardently do, so I put on pause all communications, deleting my social network accounts. And being in need of financial aid was not how I imagined I would present myself coming back...
Any contribution, no matter how small, would help me afford the supplements, therapies, and other resources needed to speed up my recovery process. Your support would also allow me to focus on returning to my professional work in philosophy and teaching, where I hope to make a positive impact. I do promise to pass it on!
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for your kindness.
Warm regards,
Michael
PS: I myself have often been moved by other people's needs and I'm quite aware that one can't always contribute financially. Sharing a link to this campaign on any social medium would be of enormous help! And, as what's most important often comes last, your prayer for me is definitely the most powerful game-changer!
