In Support of Bekki Zavala
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Since 2021, my life changed in ways I never could have imagined. What started as unexplained health issues has turned into a daily battle with multiple debilitating chronic illnesses that have left me unable to work and largely confined to my bed most days.
I live with Gastroparesis, a severe gastrointestinal condition that has made it difficult for my stomach to function properly. Eating is no longer simple. Many days I rely on shakes and liquids because solid food causes intense pain, nausea, and digestive complications. The severe stomach pain alone can leave me unable to get out of bed.
In addition to gastroparesis, I also live with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome with frequent syncope (passing out), Mast cell activation syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, GERD, a hiatal hernia, fatty liver disease, and chronic kidney stones. These conditions often overlap and worsen one another. Standing upright for too long can cause extreme dizziness, rapid heart rate, and fainting. Even basic tasks like showering, cooking, or walking across the room can feel impossible some days.
I use a cane for stability and often need a shower chair because weakness, pain, and dizziness make normal daily activities unsafe. I spend much of my time bedridden due to severe abdominal pain, chronic fatigue, and episodes of fainting. There are days when simply sitting upright feels like climbing a mountain.
My family has been trying to survive on one income, and the financial strain has become overwhelming. Between medical appointments, specialists, testing, medications, dietary needs, and everyday bills, we are struggling to keep up. I never imagined needing to ask for help like this. If you know me, you know how hard it is for me to be vulnerable and admit when I can’t do it on my own.
I am a mom, and not being able to contribute financially or physically the way I used to has been heartbreaking. I want nothing more than to regain some quality of life and continue being there for my family, but right now every day is focused on simply getting through the pain and managing these illnesses.
Any support, whether through a donation, sharing this fundraiser, or simply keeping our family in your thoughts, means more than I can put into words. Asking for help is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but right now we truly need it. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any kindness you can offer.
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