HealthMy name is Carmen, and I write this with my heart shattered over my son Alejandro.
I am a single, widowed mother. We are a humble family, and for a long time now my life has been about caring for my son day and night while watching him suffer in bed, unable to give him everything he needs.
Alejandro is very sick. He is bedridden, with severe pain, open wounds on his legs, and a weakness that keeps him from getting up or living a normal life. He cannot walk, bathe, go to the bathroom, or go out without help. He depends on me for almost everything.
There are days when he cries desperately from the pain. Sometimes he falls asleep from so much suffering, and I stay by his side feeling my soul break because I am his mother and I have no way to ease his pain.
I have gone to the hospital, asked for help, and sought care, but many times we are made to wait. Meanwhile, my son remains at home in pain, without the urgent attention he needs.
I cannot work because I cannot leave him alone. I have to care for him, change him, clean him, give him his medicines, and watch over him all day. I no longer have money for diapers, medications, rubbing alcohol, wound dressings, transportation, or a doctor who can visit him.
His wounds, his pain, and his weakness need urgent attention before it's too late. Donations will help buy diapers, medicines, wound-care supplies, medical attention, therapy, and everything Alejandro needs to keep fighting.
Any donation can help us enormously. If you cannot donate, share his story and leave a prayer for my son. 🙏💔
