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11/10/2024

How am I supposed to speak my heart in 50 words? This is my absolute best friend, Kristina. She was
an adolescent therapist until one day she woke up and everything had changed. Kristina has been
suffering from debilitating RA that was severe enough to bring most of us down. Not her though,
because those kids were her life. Each and every one of them brought her so much joy. I just admire
her and her strength so very much. Like I said before, her life changed so much quicker than we could
have ever anticipated. It started with a simple dog scratch. We have a tiny little dog that's, in his Own
eyes, huge. They were just playing like they always did. It still brings tears to my eyes just thinking
about it. We didn't think anything about this tiny scratch; mean, it was 8 tiny. Litt/e did We knowi Just
how significant it actually " Was. As the next couple of days passed, she began to tell me that
something just wasn't right, and I could see the swelling that was beginning where the wound was.
I'm not going to lie to you; we never thought that it was serious enough that we needed to go to the
hospital. But finally, we went, and this had to have been, you know, a month later that we finally went
to the hospital to have her checked out. Come to find out, there were so many infections, and I mean
a handful. There were so many infections in her leg, including but not limited to MRSA and E. coli. We
just could not believe how fast it progressed into something as terrible as it was. This all happened not
too long ago, and she has been in the hospital two times. Unfortunately, it has not gotten any better,
and honestly, it's weird that they can't tell us why, but they can't tell us why it's not getting better. I do
know that daily she has to go to wound care to have her wound bandages changed, and I can't explain
the look in her eyes when they're doing this wound care for her. The pain that she deals with every day
is just so heartbreaking. You know, I'm just in tears right now J just writing this. It's hard; it is so hard.
But the stuff that they use O wrap her leg every time they go to change it, it rips, you know, the scabs
off, and it rips everything back off. It opens up the wounds again. I am personally at a loss right noW
because l'm sorry, this is just so hard for me because I'm not in a place to help her or support her the
way that she needs to be, and it just really kills me inside to know that I can't do what needs to be
done to help her. Reaching out for help from strangers is so embarrassing and so scary because
honestly, I don't expect anything. I hope that there's somebody out there who can relate, but at
the same time, I know that we are all going through things right now. You know, between COVID
and whatever you might have going on in your personal life, who am I to ask you for help? But
here I am, l'm asking for help. Kristina is my partner, and we have been together 6 years, and when
she's not here, everything is so empty. I just want her to get well and come home, bring the little one
home, and let us get back to life because this is not a life for anybody. I know that she's lonely too;
she's got to be. She won't tell me; she tries to stay strong for me, you know, and I admire that. But I'm
the crybaby in this relationship, but I think anybody would be if the person that they loved is not within
reach. You know, I'm sorry, I just can't stop whining right now. I just cry every time I talk about this.
just start getting so emotional. l'm hoping that somebody out there can help us, help us bring our
family back together because I can't do it alone. Thank you again, thank you again, thank you, thank
you. Whether you help or not, I just appreciate all of you for even taking the time to read this. lf you
have any questions, please message me, and I can post pictures. I can do whatever I need to do to
show exactly what I'm talking about here because unfortunately, I know that there are people out
there who take advantage of this, and that's horrible because there are people that really need help.
just happen to be one of them right now.

How am I supposed to speak my heart in 50 words? This is my absolute best fri… Mark Carter needs your support for Bring Kristina Home: Aid Her Healing Journey

04/25/2024

The past few years have been a whirlwind. A relentless current of unexpected circumstances swept through our lives, tossing normalcy out to sea. The way we worked, interacted, and even perceived the world shifted dramatically. It was a crucible, exposing vulnerabilities and forging unexpected strengths. We learned what truly mattered when stripped down to the bare essentials. Through it all, a powerful realization dawned: life would never be the same. The familiar routines and comforts we clung to were replaced with a vast unknown. But within that uncertainty, a seed of hope bloomed. It was a seed watered by resilience, a testament to the human spirit's ability to adapt and overcome.
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