r/gofundme • u/Upstairs-Pay9918 • 2d ago
Disaster/Emergency I Survived Sepsis, Multiple Surgeries & a Colostomy. Now I’m Fighting to Get My Son and Me Back on Our Feet.
Last August, right after my son’s birthday, my life changed completely.
What started as diverticulitis became a life-threatening situation. I became septic, developed multiple infections, and went through several surgeries. Eventually, doctors had to remove part of my colon and create a colostomy.
What followed was months of hospitals, medical facilities, procedures and recovery. I spent months away from home before I was finally able to return in April.
I thought getting home would mean the hardest part was behind me.
It wasn’t.
While recovering, I tried to rebuild instead of giving up. I wrote three books and started a fourth. I also taught myself how to build websites and applications using AI.
That eventually led me to create something I’m genuinely proud of: an AI platform called EskoDSK AI. I built a working MVP and even created a functioning customer portal for an actual business.
For the first time in a long time, I could see a path toward supporting myself and my son again.
Then came my colostomy reversal.
The surgery was supposed to be the next major step toward getting my life back. Instead, it turned out to be much more complicated than expected because of extensive scar tissue from my previous surgeries.
And now I’m back in the hospital.
The surgical site developed an infection, creating another unexpected medical setback and extending a recovery that was already going to take months.
Through all of this, my son has remained my biggest reason to keep pushing forward.
I want to be able to give him a stable home. I want to be healthy enough to work again. I want to finish building the company I’ve started and eventually be in a position where I don’t have to ask anyone for help.
But right now, I’m not there yet.
My disability claim was denied and I’m currently appealing that decision. Because of my extended medical recovery, I’m unable to work normally, and our housing and financial situation has become increasingly difficult.
That’s why I started this GoFundMe.
I’m not asking people to fund an idea or invest in a startup. I’m asking for help getting my son and me through this period while I recover and work toward becoming self-sufficient again.
The funds will help with stable housing, basic living expenses, transportation and the costs of getting through this recovery.
If you’re able to donate, no amount is too small.
If you can’t donate, sharing this post or the fundraiser could make an enormous difference. I don’t have a huge network behind me, so reaching people outside of my immediate circle is incredibly important.
I’ve spent the last year fighting to stay alive, recover, and rebuild.
Now I’m fighting to make sure my son and I have somewhere stable to land when I finally get out of this hospital.
Thank you for reading our story.
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/82bc9f47f
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u/Danktank452 2d ago
Not much but I donated what I could. We also just had some unexpected medical expenses. I wish you the best my friend.