In 2016, I was hospitalized for excruciating pain in my head. After undergoing an MRI scan, I received the devastating news that I had a brain tumor. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to determine if it was cancerous and the location of the tumor made a biopsy too risky. Despite the daunting prognosis, I chose not to undergo the biopsy due to the high risk of paralysis or blindness.

Although the doctors were initially unsure if I would make it out of the hospital, I eventually did. However, I've continued to experience deteriorating health since then, and today I'm essentially just surviving. Despite the challenges, I'm grateful to have discovered a community of individuals who are facing similar medical struggles.

Currently, I'm losing mobility on my left side, which is particularly tough since I work as a bartender and require the use of both hands. I feel lost and unsure of where to go from here. Nonetheless, I'm thankful for each day that God gives me and will continue to push forward.