Hi, my name is Aisha Watson. I never thought I’d have to share something like this, but life has changed in a way I never could have imagined.
I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and every day since has been an uphill battle not just for my own health, but for the well-being of my two beautiful children: Andrea, my 14-year-old daughter, and Aiden, my 8-year-old son. They are my whole world, and right now, I’m just trying to stay strong for them. Chemo has taken a lot from me. I can’t eat for days after treatment. I’ve lost my hair. My skin is breaking down. I have painful sores in my mouth and an unbearable ringing in my ears that never stops. Many days, I don’t even have the strength to get out of bed. And even when I do, we often don’t have the money to go anywhere or do anything. My kids have been stuck inside, missing out on their summer, watching their mom go through something no child should ever have to witness. And yet, my greatest worry isn’t the pain I’m in; it’s the pain I see in my children’s eyes. They’re stuck in the house, watching their mom slowly fade, missing out on the joys of summer and childhood because we simply can’t afford anything extra. I know they’re hurting. I know they’re scared. And that breaks my heart more than anything else.
Right now, I’m unable to work, and I’m waiting for help from Social Security. In the meantime, I’m struggling to keep up with rent, basic bills, and the medications I need to survive. I’ve looked into every option, but programs like unemployment don’t apply to my situation. I’m scared not just for myself, but for what could happen to my kids if we lose our home.
If you’re reading this and wondering if your help would make a difference, it truly would. Every single donation, no matter how small, helps us stay housed, fed, and hopeful. It would mean a chance for Andrea and Aiden to have something fun to look forward to this summer. It would give me peace of mind in the middle of this storm.
Thank you for reading. Thank you for caring. And if you’re able to share or support, know that you’re making a real difference in our lives.
With love and gratitude,
Aisha Watson
(Mom to Andrea & Aiden)
