My name is Stacey, and I am reaching out during one of the most transformative—and challenging—chapters of my life. I am currently expecting my precious baby, but what should be a time of joy has quickly turned into a fight for our health and safety. As a single mother, I have always taken pride in being independent and working hard to provide for my family. However, my pregnancy has recently been classified as high-risk due to severe complications requiring strict, medically ordered bed rest. My doctor has made it clear that continuing to work right now poses a direct threat to my pregnancy and could lead to severe health consequences or premature delivery. Because I cannot work, I am facing a sudden, complete loss of income. Navigating this high-risk journey entirely on my own, without a partner or paycheck, has created an overwhelming financial burden.
My single focus right now is keeping my baby safe and healthy until full term. But doing this alone, without an income, is a challenge I cannot face without help.