See link to GoFundMe page by clicking the header/title…. My girlfriend wrote that one, but this? This one is MY story…. About a month ago, my girlfriend created this go-fund-me account. I had no idea she did it at the time, and I had such mixed feelings when I found out. But honestly, she very much took my breath away. I’ve been so, so, so stressed over SO so much.
What she describes in her information is the very very tip top of it all. Bills are drastically falling behind even still, and I STILL am having multiple Physical Therapy appointments weekly. In the last week, three medical professionals have stated that they aren’t sure anymore if I’m going to be regaining full function, nor if the pain on one specific area will ever truly go away…
I don’t have a devastating cancer story, or AIDS, or life changing disease – but I wasss attacked in my own home, by a man who I did not know and who suffered no consequences because the Eau Claire police are “too busy”. Finding any (not even being picky about what percentage they would want!) ANY medical malpractice lawyer in the area has been damn near impossible.
I’ve wanted to enter the medical field since I was 11-12 years old, and almost “idolized” Mayo Clinic Health Systems, and now my stomach churns walking inside…… this absolutely devastates me.
Now my girlfriend has been working beyond full time hours, and I still am not at a point where i can ethically support other people to return to work… (caregiving as a career). I am in part time classes right now which I can barely afford because my financial aid is based off last years income from when i WAS working full time…. but, classes eliminate the option of a desk job, as most of those tend to be in daytime hours.
There is so, so much more to this story than I could get away with typing with people reading……… half the people who started reading it at first may have stopped already.
I’m not a death sentence. But a 6-8 week recovery range for an injury like this has turned into 8 months and still counting. My credit has been rapidly decreasing. I used to do SO well with my credit, and it’s going down the drain with many things now ending up in collections. The “1000.00” goal she set up doesn’t even begin to truly TRULY reflect the struggle I, and we, have been in….
I truly wish I could provide more information… Anyone could go on here and make a “story” up like this….. but if I ever find that one lawyer that will represent my fairly open/shut case, I don’t want too many documents/scans/records already out there.
Honestly, anything at all would help. Should I figure out my financial aid, DESPITE my physical limitations, I am finally returning to college this fall, and I’m terrified of of how these thousands of dollars in financial difficulties due to an injury that should have healed by last Christmas may interfere with the quality of work, or even the ability to continue on or go….
Electricity, including hot water when it becomes disconnected. Phones. Overdue bill for the knee scooter i had after surgery. Consistent problems with making rent on time… car loans 30+ days behind, with checking account being frozen because of that. Car insurance (2 cars, taking 1 off would only reduce the cost by $20….). Keeping up with car CARE, several repairs needed critically…….. GAS…… Internet, which yes i would give up if it weren’t for college. Basic household items. Toilet paper, deodorant, dish soap, toothpaste, etc……… Food….. The tuition trouble, supplies for classes, books when required to be purchased. Some of the medications to allow me to not wake up in pain regularly… literally need new UNDERWEAR because the others are old and ripping! 😢 I can TRULY keep going.
I wish i could provide more proof, I and her and truly in such desperate need of help. All from me confronting someone about them stealing from my house when they were supposed to be visiting and supporting my girlfriend….
I didn’t ask for any of this, and it’s looking like it’s now going to become a lifelong struggle…..
Anything would truly help…. you have no idea :(
I don’t have the kind of facebook account with tons of friends, or twitter with tons of followers, or etc…. so any shares….. would be sooo appreciated…
I know many many others out there have horrible conditions and may have it worse….. but i had so much i could have done and am still fighting so hard to do; to not let the leg limit me from accomplishing dreams. And so much has fallen apart so fast, and I literally sit here knowing I have hardly anything I can do to prevent or improve any of it anytime soon…..
At the very least, if you read all of that, thank you so much for reading my story. It’s not your stereotypical deady story.
But even though life happens and pushes people in new directions, none of this ever should have, and I fight daily to continue and achieve the life and dreams i have always had and am more than (intellectually) capable of…
And someday, should I find that attorney willing to represent my case. And I win, and if I actually find myself with funds I never thought I’d have. I will absolutely acknowledge all of those who helped me in my roughest hour (or in this case, year), for those that are contact-able.
Thank you, again….
Timothy..
