I'm Ash, the chronically ill and disabled partner of Jenni. We have had a rough summer- Jenni lost her hours in July just as the extra unemployment ran out, and CA unemployment rules make getting assistance as a contractor virtually impossible. She and I are also immunocompromised, and can't risk her getting an essential worker job. Despite this, we have made it so far because of the part time gigs Jenni picked up, EBT, and some help from family.
We've reached a point where we need more help, however. I became very ill with an infection in late August, and needed CAT scans because of worries about potential appendicitis from my PCP. Luckily, I did not have it, but the infection alone kept me bedbound until late September, when I also re-tore the tendon and ligament injuries in my ankles. I'm currently (as of late October) still on bedrest to avoid permanent injury on advice from my physician. Because of all of this, we have been faced with thousands of dollars in extra expenses when we had so little room to begin with. Doctor's visits, medical imaging and tests, extra medications, special food during the infection and takeout while I'm on bedrest and can't cook for us, orthopedic supports for the injuries...
The only bright spot in all of this has been some promising results in my blood tests that signal a more clear path of diagnoses for what looks to be an auto-immune disorder that affects my connective tissue. The further treatments and consultations I need will cost even more money.
We are asking for your help to get us out of the red and secure our rent, medication, and medical costs through January. This will hopefully give us enough time to get our heads fully above water and get Jenni more consistent work. The breakdown-
$4500- 3 months of rent at $1500 per month
$1500- 3 months of meds for us at $500 per month
$1500-the amount we spent in September on imaging and doctor's visits
$500- processing fees/processing buffer
$2000- maintenance MRIs for my degenerative disc disorder, medical treatment for Jenni and I.
Thank you so much, even if you haven't been able to help. Every share, every dollar, every single time someone reads this matters.
