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a year ago
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I think words go here. Or something Hey everyone.
It's been a bit of a rough go for me this summer. I've been kinda put through the wringer, both emotionally and financially. I've had several surprise bills ever since May, and it's starting to take it's toll. A little rundown, here. TL;DR at the bottom for those that would prefer it.
Back in early May, I had to take my cat to the emergency vet, because she swallowed one of my hair ties. They had to do an esophageal scope to go in and remove it. As you can imagine, a procedure like that isn't cheap, and at the emergency vet, it's even more not cheap. But it had to be done, she wasn't passing it on her own.
Cost: $3100
Then in July, the battery on my car finally started to go tits up, to where I had to quickly get to Advance Auto Parts to get a replacement put in.
Cost: $270
Those sucked, but these last three weeks have really been...something.
Late August, I get home from visiting my parents, and my cat is acting sick. Rejecting food, throwing up foam, hiding. I took her to the emergency vet again the next morning, because I couldn't get into my regular vet. They took xrays, saw nothing, and just basically shrugged their shoulders and said "We're not sure. We'll give her fluids and an anti-nausea shot, and just have you monitor her."
Cost: $620
I was able to get her into the regular vet a few days later, and he found bad bacteria in her gut, gave me meds to get her sorted out.
Cost: $300
Two of those meds were liquid antibiotics that I had to give to her orally via syringe, twice a day. And the first day, I completely failed in giving them to her. I couldn't do it. I spent the entire next morning at work just fully of worry, fear, stress, frustration, and a feeling of failure. I was honestly barely holding it together. Then I got a call from my mom.
My grandpa passed away.
I immediately left work, and as I got to my car, I realized something. I had a sick pet that I was struggling to give meds to that she needed, I was worried sick over it myself, I felt like a failure from the antibiotics, and now I lost my grandpa.
My brother and his gf (my roommates) were several states away, getting her moved into college. All my friends here were at least 30 minutes away, and were all at work. My family was all at least 45 minutes away. I was by myself.
I was going through all of that completely alone.
Worry, stress, fear, frustration, failure, loss, and being totally alone through all of it. It all boiled over.
I got out to my car and had a full mental breakdown. I haven't cried like that in I don't know how long. It took me 45 minutes to get a hold of myself long enough to feel safe driving home.
Cost: My mental fortitude.
Over the next couple days, I was able to get the hang of giving my cat her meds. She was doing better. But, amongst all this, my car started grinding. My brakes were going, and going fast. I had to get my car in, and get all four sets of pads and the rear rotors replaced.
Cost: $860, more mental acumen.
Then, after getting a clean bill of health on her Saturday checkup, my cat relapsed on Monday and got sick again. Back to the vet, got stronger meds and a different regimen.
Cost: $180, even more mental stress.
And now, just last night, I had to go to the ER, myself. I was doing meal prep for my lunches, and I sliced my finger open with a kitchen knife. It thankfully wasn't deep enough for stitches, but it was deep enough for home care to not be enough. We couldn't get the bleeding under control, and it was midnight. So, we had to get to the ER.
Cost: TBD, almost my sanity.
So, over the course of the last four months, I've racked up a loss of over $5300. With just shy of $2K of that coming in just the last three weeks alone, and I'm going to be getting another bill on top of it, sometime in the next couple months. This has also taken a huge toll on my mental health, as I go through every day just feeling like I'm on the verge of breaking down again. You know that lump you get in your throat when you're just about to cry? That's what I'm like 24/7, right now. I can say I'm not okay. I'm not okay.
But, I won't give up. I can't. It's okay to not be okay, you just can't give up. I don't quit.
But, I am concerned about this round of bills. It's WAY more than I make in a month, and if I try to pay it all at once, I'll lose close to my entire savings. So, I'm going to throw this here.
https://paypal.me/silverpawfox
I want to make this absolutely, 100% crystal clear. I'm not asking for the entire amount I've lost, or that I owe. I'm not asking for any specific amount, at all. I'm just asking for help. There is no obligation at all, if you can't. I fully understand, no worry at all. I honestly don't expect much, but any little bit can help. And all of it will go towards helping pay my cards this month, since life decided to hate me.
Any little bit is appreciated, however small. And again, zero obligation. I will find a way through this, even without it. The help will just...well, help. Sometimes you need a bit of help.
TL;DR: Cat got sick, car battery died, cat got sick again, grandpa died, cat got sick again, car brakes died, accidentally tried to slice the tip of my finger off, life keep punching me in the face; help would be appreciated.
And to anyone that is generous enough to throw something my way, please leave your username or BlueSky handle in the notes so I can thank you personally.
Much love, thank you <3
It's been a bit of a rough go for me this summer. I've been kinda put through the wringer, both emotionally and financially. I've had several surprise bills ever since May, and it's starting to take it's toll. A little rundown, here. TL;DR at the bottom for those that would prefer it.
Back in early May, I had to take my cat to the emergency vet, because she swallowed one of my hair ties. They had to do an esophageal scope to go in and remove it. As you can imagine, a procedure like that isn't cheap, and at the emergency vet, it's even more not cheap. But it had to be done, she wasn't passing it on her own.
Cost: $3100
Then in July, the battery on my car finally started to go tits up, to where I had to quickly get to Advance Auto Parts to get a replacement put in.
Cost: $270
Those sucked, but these last three weeks have really been...something.
Late August, I get home from visiting my parents, and my cat is acting sick. Rejecting food, throwing up foam, hiding. I took her to the emergency vet again the next morning, because I couldn't get into my regular vet. They took xrays, saw nothing, and just basically shrugged their shoulders and said "We're not sure. We'll give her fluids and an anti-nausea shot, and just have you monitor her."
Cost: $620
I was able to get her into the regular vet a few days later, and he found bad bacteria in her gut, gave me meds to get her sorted out.
Cost: $300
Two of those meds were liquid antibiotics that I had to give to her orally via syringe, twice a day. And the first day, I completely failed in giving them to her. I couldn't do it. I spent the entire next morning at work just fully of worry, fear, stress, frustration, and a feeling of failure. I was honestly barely holding it together. Then I got a call from my mom.
My grandpa passed away.
I immediately left work, and as I got to my car, I realized something. I had a sick pet that I was struggling to give meds to that she needed, I was worried sick over it myself, I felt like a failure from the antibiotics, and now I lost my grandpa.
My brother and his gf (my roommates) were several states away, getting her moved into college. All my friends here were at least 30 minutes away, and were all at work. My family was all at least 45 minutes away. I was by myself.
I was going through all of that completely alone.
Worry, stress, fear, frustration, failure, loss, and being totally alone through all of it. It all boiled over.
I got out to my car and had a full mental breakdown. I haven't cried like that in I don't know how long. It took me 45 minutes to get a hold of myself long enough to feel safe driving home.
Cost: My mental fortitude.
Over the next couple days, I was able to get the hang of giving my cat her meds. She was doing better. But, amongst all this, my car started grinding. My brakes were going, and going fast. I had to get my car in, and get all four sets of pads and the rear rotors replaced.
Cost: $860, more mental acumen.
Then, after getting a clean bill of health on her Saturday checkup, my cat relapsed on Monday and got sick again. Back to the vet, got stronger meds and a different regimen.
Cost: $180, even more mental stress.
And now, just last night, I had to go to the ER, myself. I was doing meal prep for my lunches, and I sliced my finger open with a kitchen knife. It thankfully wasn't deep enough for stitches, but it was deep enough for home care to not be enough. We couldn't get the bleeding under control, and it was midnight. So, we had to get to the ER.
Cost: TBD, almost my sanity.
So, over the course of the last four months, I've racked up a loss of over $5300. With just shy of $2K of that coming in just the last three weeks alone, and I'm going to be getting another bill on top of it, sometime in the next couple months. This has also taken a huge toll on my mental health, as I go through every day just feeling like I'm on the verge of breaking down again. You know that lump you get in your throat when you're just about to cry? That's what I'm like 24/7, right now. I can say I'm not okay. I'm not okay.
But, I won't give up. I can't. It's okay to not be okay, you just can't give up. I don't quit.
But, I am concerned about this round of bills. It's WAY more than I make in a month, and if I try to pay it all at once, I'll lose close to my entire savings. So, I'm going to throw this here.
https://paypal.me/silverpawfox
I want to make this absolutely, 100% crystal clear. I'm not asking for the entire amount I've lost, or that I owe. I'm not asking for any specific amount, at all. I'm just asking for help. There is no obligation at all, if you can't. I fully understand, no worry at all. I honestly don't expect much, but any little bit can help. And all of it will go towards helping pay my cards this month, since life decided to hate me.
Any little bit is appreciated, however small. And again, zero obligation. I will find a way through this, even without it. The help will just...well, help. Sometimes you need a bit of help.
TL;DR: Cat got sick, car battery died, cat got sick again, grandpa died, cat got sick again, car brakes died, accidentally tried to slice the tip of my finger off, life keep punching me in the face; help would be appreciated.
And to anyone that is generous enough to throw something my way, please leave your username or BlueSky handle in the notes so I can thank you personally.
Much love, thank you <3
