Hi. I’m Jennifer Barnes, and I think it’s important for people to know a little bit of my backstory. I’ve had health challenges starting all the way back to the end of my college years. I contracted a severe viral infection from which I never fully recovered, and it later developed into multiple chronic conditions: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, and Fibromyalgia. Eventually, I moved to New York City to pursue my dreams. I’ve been through some very dark and challenging times over the years that severely impacted my life and health. I won’t get into too much detail, but some of it involved abuse, assault, and a hostile work environment with sexual harassment, which led to me having to step away from work. As I was trying to recover my health by seeing different specialists, I was struck by an SUV as a pedestrian. I had significant injuries, resulting in multiple surgeries and brain injury rehabilitation. The driver who hit me was underinsured, so insurance did not cover all of the medical expenses.
Over the years, I ended up living in different places, and unfortunately, some of the places I lived in had significant mold infestations, which severely impacted my health. I spent extended periods of time bedridden and housebound. I was in and out of the hospital so many times that I’ve lost count, saw countless specialists, accrued a laundry list of diagnoses, and experienced a myriad of symptoms that continued to pile up. It affected me physically, mentally, and emotionally. It was incredibly frustrating to go from specialist to specialist without any real solutions. The bills kept adding up, and I wasn’t finding any answers.
One of the many things I have been doing, in addition to medical treatments, is Brain Retraining and utilizing Nervous System Regulation practices. During this time, I suffered many losses of loved ones in my life, including my mother, other family members, and close friends. All of this further impacted my health.
I have recently seen some specialists who have confirmed several of my diagnoses, such as Lyme Disease and co-infections, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, chronic pain, migraines, vestibular dysfunction, EHS/EMF Sensitivity, CPTSD, and more. I have significant food intolerances, as well as sensitivity to light, sound, chemicals, EMF, and other environmental triggers. These doctors only work with people who have a background in brain retraining, nervous system regulation tools, or mind-body work, and they have extensive experience working with patients who have complex medical histories and trauma. They are very knowledgeable about how the brain and nervous system work, the mind-body connection, and neuroplasticity. They said that in all the years they have been in practice, they have never seen anyone with mold toxicity levels in the blood as high as mine. After reviewing my labs and understanding my history, they believe that I can make a full recovery.
I am overjoyed that I have finally found specialists who understand my situation and also have a deep understanding of the brain and nervous system, and how they impact one’s health. Unfortunately, the kind of support they are offering me is not covered by my insurance. So, this is why I had a friend of mine set up a fundraiser page to help cover the costs of the treatments.
This was not easy for me to do, but I’m desperate for your help to get the medical support that I need. I am hopeful that this is one of the solutions that can help me make a full recovery and reclaim my life. Whatever you donate is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for reading my story; I’m truly grateful for your time. Please feel free to share this link with anyone you know who may want to help. Have a wonderful day!
