Hi, I’m Kimi (she/her) — a 31-year-old queer and disabled woman living in the PDX area. Reaching out like this is something I’ve avoided for a long time, but the reality is that my health has made daily life incredibly difficult, and I’m at a point where I truly need some help to stay afloat. I live with several chronic illnesses, including CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), hEDS (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), dysautonomia, Raynaud’s syndrome, and chronic migraines, among others. These conditions cause severe pain, fatigue, weakness, circulation issues, and frequent flare-ups that can leave me bedridden for days at a time. Even simple tasks—like cooking easy means, cleaning, or bathing—can feel impossible some days. Living with chronic pain is not just physically exhausting; it’s emotionally and mentally isolating, too. Right now, one of my biggest barriers is financial. The cost of managing my health keeps growing—medical bills, medications, vitamins and supplements, treatments, mobility aids, and other necessities that insurance often doesn’t fully cover. Some of the treatments that could help ease my pain or improve my quality of life are simply out of reach because of cost. Asking for help like this is the last thing I ever wanted to do, but I’m learning that sometimes, community is the only way we get through. If you’re able to donate or even just send kind words, please know how deeply grateful I am. Your support means more than I can ever express—it helps me keep going, find hope, and work toward a life with a little more comfort and stability. There are multiple ways to help, so make sure to take a look around! (Also check the Updates section for information about some of my conditions to learn more.) Thank you, truly, for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can give. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡