I don’t even know where to begin or if this will even work. I’m just going to let everything out and if there is a higher being (God), whatever we all believe, I hope this prayer is answered. As I write this and my eyes tear up, feeling like my jaw is shaking, I don’t even know what I’m doing.
My name is Danny, I’m in my mid-to-late 20s. Life had been going well — I have an amazing girlfriend, a loving family, and plans for the future. But recently, everything changed.
It started with intense migraines and vision loss so severe I couldn’t see out of one eye. After many tests and appointments, I received devastating news: I have a brain tumor.
Right now, I’m exploring a new, promising but invasive therapy — something I want to try before moving forward with more conventional procedures. I haven’t told my family everything yet — not because I don’t trust them, but because I want to try this treatment first, to give myself the best chance possible.
But as you can imagine, medical bills are already piling up. And I know from experience how overwhelming it’s going to get. The thought of surviving only to live buried in debt is terrifying. I don’t even know how to navigate all of this — but I’m trying.
I’m asking for help — not just for the treatment, but for a shot at life without being financially destroyed by it. Every dollar, every share, every bit of support helps me take one step closer to hope. It scares me I’ll have to work my whole life just to continue to be in debt. I don’t know what else to do. If I survive, I won’t recover. I’m only making $50k a year right now. What do I tell my family? I feel like I have no one and sometimes feel like it might just be better if I go without having anyone to worry about me. I don’t have anyone and this is the worst feeling in the world.
Anything helps and of course, don’t feel pressured to send anything. Sharing helps. If there is someone that can even give me advice or talk to me in general before I tell my family (if I do).
Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing by me.
With love and humility!
DV
