I really need your help, I have no where else to go :(

in help •  7 years ago  (edited)

I really need your help, I don't want to ask I hate asking for help but I am stuck, I don't want donation just a vote and hopefully a resteem.

MY STORY

As you know I am disabled and housebound, I can't get out unless I have help and someone to drive me. I have a knee that doesn't work, I have had 9 operations, I have osteoarthritis, Fibromylagia, chronic pain, Diseased cartlidge, nerve damage and Asthma. I have been disabled for over 30 years struggling to everyday things but as I get older its getting harder to do simple things
Here is a picture of my disablilty blue badge.

MY PROBLEM

I am having a lot of trouble getting in and out of the bath, my hubby has to help me in and out then I am in so much pain for hours after, we have a shower above the bath but its the same thing having to get over the bath and climb out again, then I have to stand but my knee is weak it won't let me. To save all the pain I now sit on the side of the bath and wash myself down with a flannel then through the day I have to use baby wipes to freshen myself up.
My bathroom is really small, bath sink and toilet with a little room to turn around.

WHAT I NEED

I need my bathroom changing, the bath needs removing to be replaced with something like this below:


I would love to be able to get in and out of the shower by myself, be able to shower as much as I want without being in so much pain afterwards. To have some privacy and t actually feel clean again would be amazing, this would make my life so much easier and give me some independence back as I hate having to ask my hubby to help me in and out then hold the shower above my head whilst I try and shower myself.

WHAT I AM ASKING FOR

I am not asking for donations, please do not donate. I have never asked for anything as I hate asking, writing this is making me feel sick as I am putting my life on here. I need votes and resteem then hopefully I can earn a little extra to put towards a brand new bathroom. All I want is to be able to have some privacy to myself and feel better about myself.
I hate having to ask for help but I have no one else to ask.

I hope I don't offend anyone with this


Thank you son-of-satire

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Upvoted!

God bless and satisfy you. Amen!

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Love being able to use my dolphin power for good when I see fit :-) Happy to add couple bucks to this post. Good luck with this endeavor.

My pleasure!

Good post. Creative and well spoken of your need and request. Done in good taste and promotes a feeling of good will and wishes among readers. Will continue to follow post.

Thank you so much and thanks for your kind words :)

Upvoted 100% and resteemed-- hope you get plenty of responses to your appeal!

To EVERYONE: Please remember that you can also upvote any (and all!) of Karen's replies on this post to add some extra value to this post... a few pennies from a LOT of people can go a long way!

(Upvoting myself ONLY for the purposes of sticking this comment near the top so people will see it!)

Thank you so much, I am overwhelmed with this, amazed but so happy I can see my life improving sooner that I thought possible :)

RESTEEMED

And we appreciate you. I'll go upvote your older posts too.

@papa-pepper is a hero, proof yet again!

You really are a good man papa, you never think twice about helping out those in need... You were just there when my fellow countryman @darthnava asked for help. Steem on!

:) great

Wow!
Very honorable and VERY well said. I hope MANY follow your mobile example!
Bless you~*~

I wish you good luck ;) It is completely okay what you wrote, you are not a beggar and the article is also interesting to read. I think a lot of people do not understand what it means to have such problems in his / her life. Wish you the best and denmarkguy, thank you for the nice post. Everybody should be that positive and the world would be better ;)

Thanks for the info will do

Done. Upvoted and resteemed :D

Thank you :)

I knew that you had some physical problems but I didn't know that it was that bad. So sorry! I've given you. 100% upvote and I hope that you get what you need!

I really appreciate your help Thank you, some days are better than others but being able to relax in the shower sitting down will be an amazing help :)

Yea old dog to re rescue!!!

I wish you all the luck. 100% upvoted and will resteem.

Done! I hope that you attract enough votes with this and your future posts.

Great Job Brother!
You set a great example!

The full vote + resteem. It's not much, but I'm glad to help. Good luck!

I appreciate your help, thank you so much :)

@karenb54, I owe you so much more than 100% upvote and resteem, but that's all I have for now. I will resteem shortly, and I hope this post spreads like wildfire. We love you!

Upvoted, best of luck to you 💓💓💓🐻

Thank you so much :)

I'm happy as you with all these response; I am overwhelmed, I'm happy with you. In fact,I celebrate you.Trillion thanks to all steemians.

Thank you :)

Voted, dear, at @92% power which is all I have at the moment... and which includes @merej99's temporarily delegated 5000 SP... ;)

Also trying to Re-Steem... (may have to refresh the page...)

😄😇😄

@creatr

Karen, no worries... I'm glad to see that the community is rallying around to help, and I hope you can get that bath upgrade that you need really soon! :D

I can't wait to feel clean and refreshed again, Thank you so much :)

I love you @creatr
You are blessed~*~

Thanks for the kind words, friend @quinneaker.

You are a blessed being sharing the blessings~*~

Upvoted and resteemed. God bless.

I appreciate your help, thank you :)

Voted Karen hope you get sorted for what you need! Resteemd to get maximum audiance! ;)

No problem :)

You are an example.
Bless you~*~

Good luck to you! I know a bathroom can make or break how you feel about yourself. I recently remodeled mine and Steemed it. Upvoted and followed. Best wishes to you and your family.

Thank you, its a nightmare at the minute wanting to do a simple thing and take a bath but it nearly kills me. Thanks again :)

I upvoted & RS'd... also hit discordia & randowhale to try to boost your earnings. I'd be happy to give a donation, if you'll take it. I live on what I make on here, but would be happy to help!

Don't get mad but I sent you $50 too (just don't tell anybody!) You can help me someday!

OMG you really shouldn't, I hate taking money off anyone. You are so kind, I will pay you back and that's a promise, Thank you so much :)

I tried to write my way out of trouble... I know how hard it is. Just get your bath and enjoy it and that will be payment enough!

You don't owe me anything... If you want to pay me back, just give me an upvote and resteem every once in awhile!

Karen of course we are here to help! Upvoted at 100% allthough even that is not much. Please consider taking donations I would love to help even if it's just a few steem. Take care 😘

Thank you so much, hun this was hard enough having to write this I really don't want donations as I think I am asking for enough but thank you so much :)

You got my upvote. Wish it were more.

Upvoted. Saw the post from @dumar022's resteem. Best of luck to you. I don't see how this post could be offensive to anyone. If they are offended, they have no heart. This is one of the best things about this platform, and in my experience, most Steemians are happy and eager to help a fellow user on the platform...and to help people in general, I guess.

I know it isn't easy to just write a post about something like this, so I commend you on that, as well. I hope you're able to get that bathroom. You deserve it.

Again, best of luck to you. Blessings and light your way.

Thank you, I was in tears writing it as I felt as if I had let myself down. It was really scary pushing the post button. Everyone has been amazing, I will repay all the kindness once I am sorted. Thank you :)

Upvoted your post and comments- and resteemed as well- hope that you get the assistance that you need.

"From what I've seen, it isn't so much the act of asking that paralyzes us--it's what lies beneath: the fear of being vulnerable, the fear of rejection, the fear of looking needy or weak. The fear of being seen as a burdensome member of the community instead of a productive one.
It points, fundamentally, to our separation from one another.”
― Amanda Palmer, The Art of Asking; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People Help

I highly recommend checking out the Art of Asking, and commend you for putting yourself out there. May you receive all the help you need, and more <3 Namaste

Thank you and you are so right. I wouldnt wish this on anyone :)

You have made a very dear friend @ karenb54 in requesting help. Have a lot of faith soon everything will be solved, you will see.
you have a good night

Thank you my dear friend, this wasnt easy to do it m made me feel sick. Thank you :)

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I will also resteem your post, hopefully you will recieve the help you need and get your much needed privacy. 👍

Thank you so much for your help :)

No problem!

Thank you so much :)

I have resteemed, tomorrow I will upvoted because you can have a few more cents. Sorry I am a small fish I can not do much.

upvoted :D as promised

Best wishes to you!

This is a great post. In truth you should be proud.
You are being honest and straight forward. If steemit is not for this what is it for??
I have been upvoting your posts long before I heard this. I know you are a good person and I wish you the best.
Blessings~*~

Thank you. It was so hard to write but even harder to post. I hate asking for help. I'm amazed at how kind people have been. Thanks again :)

Yes!
I feel you, though as I said its actually a great sign of honesty and faith in our community and as you can see that is the response!
Grateful you went out on a limb and faced some fear for the greater good!
I wish you the best~*~

Thank you. I am overwhelmed with it I never ever thought so many would help. :)

yay!!!!
You are blessed!

I am overwhelmed :)

Overwhelmed with love and support!
Thats the great kind of overwhelment!

Its amazing :)

I will upvote and resteem, but it will cost you.

Nothing comes for free in this world.

In return for my $1.00 upvote, you are required to make videos featuring your lovely Geordie accent and post them on Steemit. ;-)

Go on, give us a giggle (and yourself as well). You know you want to ;-)

You are really mad lol I will make a video of my new bathroom, day by day post of what;s happening, you will be sick of my accent by the time I have finished :)

Maybe. There's only one way to find out though ;-)

There's a video post further down were I talk more, that might be enough lol

Shall i join you Karen with an impersonated essex accent as well? We'll have a laugh ;)
Make sure all have had a bath?

That would be fun :)

Resteemed! I hope this helps. I know what it's like to be house bound and disabled myself. Doctors bills are sucking the life I have left out of me! I hope you are able to eventually enjoy a nice relaxing bubble bath in your new tub :D

Its become a dream, haven't had one for ages, thank you so much. I hope you get the help you need :)

Upvoting doesn´t hurt :-)

Its a massive help Thank you :)

upvoted and resteemed, hopefully, you can get the money to redo your bathroom

It's totally fine. You gotta do what you gotta do.

upvoted and resteemed, i hope you get the help you need.

I understand where you are coming from. We are in a similar situation ourselves. I have given a 100% upvote and a resteem.

Thank you so much, I promise to help out once I am sorted :)

100% upvote from me, wish it was higher but I do hope more people will help you out this way!

done , voted :)

Thank you :)

up voted! A worthy cause! I hope it works out for you and I wish you well!

Thank you so much :)

This is honest and noble post. You don't ask for donations, you want upvotes and I would do the same. I don't have problems as you, I'm just little bit bumpy and can't turn my neck left or right for already 10 years. I fight my ankylosis spondylitis my own way, since medications made things even worse. I hope that you will renew your bathroom and I gave you 100% upvote (not much but i vote with 15 usually) and resteemed your post as you asked! Be positive and look forward!

Thank you so much, every little bit helps and I really appreciate it. I hope you get the help you need too :)

You wanna try turmeric tea or capsules? it helps with arthritis..maybe it can help you too?

Karen. Best of success with this. Doing my little part to help. Cheers!

hope you get the money you need to help fix your issue:D

Thank you :)

Upvoted and resteemed , I hope you will get it soon ..

Thank you :)

Hi @karenb54 - we have a lot in common and I am very happy to meet you. I resteemed your post as well as upvoting. I am very new and learning a lot here. There is SO MUCH to learn that I feel bad that I don't know what people are talking about a lot of the time! But, I understood your post perfectly. If you have time, please stop by so that we connect. I am sure that we will be friends! http://about.me/sallykwitt

Thank you @sallykwitt I agree we will be friends. Any help you need just ask and thank you again :)

upvoted and resteemed. this place is for help and support each other !!!
good luck ;)

Thank you. Once I am sorted I will be back supporting others :)

You got my vote and reesteem!

Thank you :)

Looks like you'll be getting that bathroom, with money to spare!

Thank you. If there is money to spare I will be supporting others on here who need help :)

I jst upvoted you now. God will provide for u

Thank you very much :)

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Hi Karen hope it all works out for you and you can have that dream, my heart goes out to you love ! Have Resteem and Upvoted you. Also following you to see how you get on please follow me back all the best to you.

Thank you, I really appreciate it :)

Your welcome ! Have a lovely day.

I think you will like that new style of shower, @karenb54! I stayed in a hotel room once that had one like the bottom images. And my neighbors have a shower like that too, because they need it to get in and out. It's a good deal for being able to take a shower. Here's to you getting your new bathroom soon!

Thank you. Its a simple task taking a bath but it nearly kills me. I actually dread it as it hurts so much. I cant wait to get it done ill live in the shower lol :)

I admire your courage in doing this Karen, looking for a hand up instead of a handout is admirable. I hope you can take an easy Nice bath soon.
Up-voted and Resteemed.

Thank you, I didnt want to ask for help, I will be repaying all this kindness when I'm sorted :)

The you go upvoted good luck :)

Thank you :)

Hi Karen, I really hope you get your bath and shower unit. Lots of love and support as always.

Thank you, I will be posting when I do :)

Upvoted. Sorry it's not enough. I'll pray that you get the help you need.

Thank you. Every little bit helps :)

My mom had fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and degenerating spine. She was also in a lot of pain all the time and life was very hard for her too. I am upvoting and sending you healing energy. I hope you are able to get your new bathroom very soon!

Thank you so much, its horrible to live like this. I appreciate your kind words :)

Upped upped!! ^ ^
I love ur post !!!

Thank you :)

We can do this ! Steemians can make it happen !!

Thank you. You are all amazing :)

Upvoted with my messily 5 cents. Hope it helps.

Thank you thats 5 cents closer to my life improving :)

Good luck Karen, stay brave! Upvoted and re-steemed <3

Thank you :)

You have my vote Karen, everyone deserves the pleasure of a painless bath. I hope you get the bath of your dreams 💖

Thank you so much :)

I hope that the steemit community can help you out. I upvoted to get my 2 cents in there and resteemed so that more people can see it. We can help each other by working together.

Thank you So much for the help :)

You have my votes (both the article and all your replies).

Thank you so much :)

Hi Karen, please do no feel bad sharing with us your story. It is hard to talk about it and I can understand. I have a special child and initially I don't know if I should let others know as do not want them to think I am asking for their sympathy. I wish you all the best and that you will get your bathroom soon. Will keep you in prayers. Take care. Upvoted, though being small I hope this helps a little.
@jackpot

Thank you so much, I brought up a child with ADHD & Aspergers, I didn't take any help either apart from me and hubby but we got there she's 24 and doing great, hang in there :)

Thanks karen for your encouragement. You too hang it there.....you will see your bathroom very soon with so so many friends in the Steemit community giving a helping hand to you and your family. God Bless
@jackpot

Upvoted and resteem

Thank you :)

Yes you will get money to do it soon. I up voted and commented for your need. good luck

Really appreciate it thank you :)

Resteem.hope you will get it.peace

Thank you so much :)

Thank you too for the upvote.you will definitely get a new one.

Thank you :)

Upvoted and resteemed

Thank you so much :)

Upvoted 100% and resteemed, will ask my mom to do the same

Thank you I appreciate that so much :)

We're with you, dear Karen!:) <3

(((Hugs)))

upvoted, hopefully you will get enough votes to bring what you want

Thank you so much, every bit helps :)

you're very welcome

I've upvoted and resteemed. Though it's not much but I hope you will always be happy.

I really appreciate anything, thank you so much :)

Dear Karen! Upvoted and resteemed!

Thank you so much :)

And here's another little step towards a brand new bathroom and everything it stands for. Wish you all the best!

Thank you so much :)

I hope I can help spread the message :)
Re - Up - Fw ;)

Thank you so much :)

You're welcome :)

I have upvotes and resteemed your post. Let's hope that you get your new bath(room) with all the help that Steemit can get you.
Maybe @donkeypong , @liberosist , @papa-pepper and friends can help out too. They have a lot of reach on the site.

I really wish you all the best that you can get. :)

Thank you, I really appreciate the help, :)

If I can somehow help more, please do not hesitate to ask

Thank you, that is really sweet :)

So sorry to hear about your problems. I know how tough it is, because one of my sisters has the same kind of problems, hip replacement in both legs and agonizing pain in the knees.
Stay strong and don't feel bad about asking for support. We are a community, not just a bunch of people.

Thank you so much, I really feel for your sister, it changes your live so much I hate being like this and I hate having to ask for help

That's really painful. I am grateful to do something for you. I have already upvoted your post 100%. I wish you all the luck with your bathroom and God give you strength to come out of this mess pretty soon . @karenb54

I really appreciate all you help, thank you so much :)

You're welcome mam. It feels good to help someone especially nowadays. People are losing their kindness. You got yourself a life time supporter. If you need any help, ask me. As per my capabilites I'll help you .

Thank you that means so much, Since joining here I have donated to animal carers on here, I like to give I hate taking but things are getting to breaking point for me. Everyone has been so sweet, you all have me in tears with your kindness :)

That's the real humanity mam :) All the best for your life ahead. :)

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

tell what i do for you bro

Up voted and resteemed. I only wish my vote was stronger. All the best to you.

Thank you, every little bit helps and I appreciate it :)

Brought a tear to my eye. Upvoted and Resteemed. Good luck. Have you Rubbed coconut oil into your knee?. If not try it for a while. It's amazing stuff and it helps and cures all sorts of ailments.

HI Thank you so much, I hate having to ask for anything, I try to do everything but its getting to the point now I'm not living :( I have tried everything

I feel for you, I really do, health isn't everything but without it everything is nothing. I know I spent 4 years in pain.

Its never ending.Some nights I go to bed hoping I dont wake up.

Mrs. Karen Please go to youtube and check out Dr. Morse. He's done me a world of good over the past year. Never give up my lady........

I will give it a go, thank you :)

Upvoted and hope that you can get the support you need to redo the tub!

Thank you so much, I'll have to sell parts of my body lol

Upvoted and resteemed :)

Thank you so much :)

Upvoted, shared!

Thank you so much :)

upvoted and resteemed! good luck hun, I know how hard it is coping day to day, and although my disability can't be seen it still prevents me from living a normal life. Well done for asking for help, you are so brave! You are earning these upvotes and you have earned my respect. lots of love @beautifulbullies xx

Thank you so much, it was horrible writing the post and so scary pressing the post button, I prefer to give and hate having to ask but I promise once I am sorted I will be back to pay it forward, thank you again and I hope you get the help you need :)

I have upvoted you and also recommended CBD oil as it reduces inflammation and pain :)

I have heard about it, I will have to see if I can get some, Thank you so much :)

Also if you have insurance there's a topical ointment called Voltaren, I use on my shoulders and hands. It's like a miracle, but it's really expensive... my doc has been giving me samples. You also need a prescription.

Thank you, I have used it, I use Lidocaine patches from the Doctor but thank you :)

I live on oxycodone and coffee (and methadone)

Coffee does help lol. I live on Naproxen, Codeine, Lyrica, Duloxetine and more lol

Codeine is a joke... They tried that when I broke my back... I took 28 of them in a day and still hurt so they gave me oxy. Now I take 110 mg of methadone and 120 mg of oxy a day (and I still hurt!)

I am being slowly taken of codeine over 2 years

Thats a great thing CBD helps a lot !!

Thank you :)

Upvoted & resteemed, good luck! :)

Thank you so much :)

It's a pleasure helping you though it ain't much. Hope you get your bathroom done up and wishing you all the best. God Bless

Every little bit helps and I really appreciate that :)

Upvoted and Resteemed! God bless you.

Thank you :)

I wish you the best and I hope the community can come together to help you out on this.

Thank you, everyone has been amazing, I hope to return the favour :)

votame te voto

Thank you :)

Don't feel sick for writing this @karenb54. This is what we're all here for! Happy to help with a full upvote and follow.

Thank you so much, it really is appreciated @dougkarr :)

Karen, you have my upvote. Please take care of yourself as much as possible. This community is wonderful and I am sure everyone here will band together and help you.

Thank you so much, every one has been so kind, I can't thank people enough :)

Hello Karen, please receive my 'vote / resteem', I really hope it's going work out for you!

Thank you so much :)

upvoted @karenb54

Thank you :)

Done!! Wish my vote was worth more than it is, but I give it with a warm heart :) You have always been so nice to me since I started here and I haven't forgotten that!! I am sorry that you are in so much pain and that you have lost so much of your independence. Prayers to you, girl!!!

Thank you so much, every single penny helps and I appreciate it. Always here if you need help or just a chat thank you again :)

Hope this post will make your new bathroom happen !!
Upvoted & Resteemed
#Greek-Trail

Thank you so much :)

I voted and resteemed. Mom suffers the fibro and is in intense pain. Sadly my late girlfriend who passed away December 12, 2016 suffer fibro and a host of other things. I would encourage to lift up prayers to God as he is a wonderful help and miracle provider. - Troy

I am really sorry for your loss, my thoughts go out to you an your family. I appreciate your help so much thank you :)

Voted and resteemed, is the least i could do.
Take care and never give up hope!

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)

Hey @karenb54 sometimes its ok to ask for help like yourself I dont like doing it, like this is nowhere near as bad as your need but I need some money for a new computer as mine always keeps switching off making steemit very difficult but I wont ask for donations sorry that unfortunately I am still a minnow and not worth much but here goes my vote, all the best

Thank you for helping, every little bit soon adds up, it gets me one step closer. Once I am sorted I will be back to pay it forward, your on my list :)

A lot of people are too prideful to ask for help, but as I was telling a friend the other day, we all need help in various ways. I hope you are able to get the upgrade you're looking for.

I never ask for help, I would rather do without but this was getting to breaking point, now I can see a light and things will improve, thank you so much :)

upvoted. I hope you get your bath real soon , I have no idea how it feels to depend on others to help me shower. Best of succes

Its humiliating having to have help to wash, I am 53 not 90. I hate being like this but having a place to wash then not have to suffer with pain after is going to be amazing. Thank you for your help :)

you are welcome

I upvoted and resteemed. I hope it helps. Please consider crowd funding. People are happy to help.
https://www.gofundme.com/medical-fundraising

It was hard enough doing this, it knocked me sick I don't think I could ever do that but thank you for the suggestion and thank you so much for the help :)

I believe what you've said and you haven't asked for very much at all. My upvote is fairly small but I hope that together with resteeming it can bring you closer to your target.

I could never ask for donations and I will work extra hard to repay the kindness members ave shown me, thank you so much for your help and kind words :)

I take it from the blue badge you are in the UK. Same here.
I understand your plight, I too am registered disabled with Multiple Sclerosis.
Privacy and dignity are an often neglected part of living with a disability.

Voted and resteemed, I hope you get your wish come true.

Hi, Yeah I am in the UK, Things are getting so bad for the disabled here its a worry. Its not like we chose to be this way. I wish you all the very best and hope you get the help you need and Thank you :)

Upvoted and resteemed :) best of luck to you!

Thank you so much :)

Voted Karen help her !

Thank you :)

Upvoted and resteemed. Though my upvote is small I hope it helps and I wish u all the best.

Every little bit helps and I appreciate every single penny, thank you so much :)