Survived half of my life, trapped in Domestic Violence, only to find out I have Cancer. I NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE x

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I AM A SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!!! And then this..... CANCER..

Auckland

My name is Natalie and I am 40 years old, after being in and out of hospital for last 2 odd years, in the last 3 months about 6 plus weeks in Middlemore, I am advised as a outpatient with no support person, I have cancer. At this stage all I have been told is it is Diffuse Gastrointestinal Cancer..

The current diagnosis is:

Diffuse Gastricesopageal Adnocarcinoma Cancer

I AM A SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE!!! And then this..... CANCER..

I lost a very good job, with great colleagues, worked up the chain for years. Was very proud of myself. But with the domestic violence cronic PTSD, and then being in hospital alot, or in chronic pain.. I felt I had to resign.

I am currently on a benifit, barely surviving. Having lost everything, and in debt.

Then Suddenly I'm at appointments or having tests about 4 days a week.

I need help with the cost of petrol and then parking fees, just running a vehicle, servicing, etc. I live at the border of the Waikato, so for me it can be 1hr plus each way. Plus the same costs for my family, so I can have them close. These costs are not covered by work and income, or acc.

And then I start Chemotherapy as a outpatient in January and that's at Auckland Hospital about 1.5 - 2 hours away plus parking fees.

Also medical costs, for example a Dietitian came to see me at home, a lot of the meal replacements she advised, cost a lot, not funded by the government. Then there's non funded vitamins advised by the dietitian. Non funded creams, for my skin reactions. Having to see my gp at least once a fortnight , a 30 minute consult is $38 each visit. Medic alert braclet and membership, also not funded. Bandages and plasters for wounds that heal slowly, not funded, st John's membership, I require, not funded, these are just some examples. I'm sure as I go there will be more..

I was left with huge debt by my ex, about 22k, I never got a cent from this debt. Trying to pay them back on a benifit. Some weeks it's pay debts or eat.

I live with my sick elderly father on his land ( or should I say the banks), trying to help him and now I'm sick. Our roof leaks etc not good when I have comprised health. Old farmhouse.

I also desperately need help with ensuring where I live is safe, that we can get alarms, camera systems everything, to keep us safe..

How donations will be used.

1st Travel to and from appointments petrol, parking, servicing vehicle + costs, helping family be there to support me. Not covered by work and income or acc

2nd Any and all medical required items. Not covered by work and income or acc

I HAVE BEEN ADVISED I NEED A HOSPITAL BED AT HOME AFTER SURGERY. THESE ALONE ARE ABOUT $4,000 - $7,000

3rd Having home a, SAFE, HEALTHY environment to go through treatments and recover. Roof leaks fixed, water filtration system added to tank water etc.

Security system for protection.

Not covered by work and income or acc

4th Paying all debts that were taken out by my ex, that I have to pay back.

Not covered by work and income or acc

5th Having a safety plan. For when my ex is released.

Not covered by work and income or acc

I'm normally the person helping, not asking for help, but I've realised my health, wellbeing, safety etc are important and sometimes it's ok to say, " I need help please"

Use of funds

1st Travel to and from appointments +costs, helping family be there to support me.

2nd Any and all medical required items.

3rd Having home a, SAFE, HEALTHY environment to go through treatments & recover.

4th Paying all debts

5th Having a safety plan.

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Battaling without the consistancy and delays in NZs health system.  16 January 2023

Battaling without the consistancy and delays in NZs health system.

How is it that most services if not all close down over the christmas period. Yet people are still sick 7 days a week 365 days a year there is no holiday there is no break. Not only this but our public health system is way way behind much more so than ever before' when you are can have letters advising that there can be a 40 week wait to have procedures c medical professionals and I'm a cancer patient. Let's not even forget it currently is over 3 weeks to see my GP upon calling today for an appointment I was advised that would be around the 3rd of February. I'm on a benefit I can't afford a any who will then gone ambulance and take me to hospital at a cost of around $100 so when I weigh up the cost plus the wait time and then inefficiency in lack of persistence to actually find what the medical problem is or could be I might as well wait 3 weeks to see my GP and be comfortable at least mentally at home.

Unfortunately I have been going downhill slowly and having a lot of fools/blackouts with severe oedema in my legs. I have not been able to run a proper feed in well over 6 months plus the lake of nutrients the scores is and india shoes i am having was my abdominal feeding tube.

I have been weighing up the decision of somewhat quality over quantity due to the treatment I have been receiving full stop the only people who are outstanding are the nurses from Pukekohe hospital who come for home visits and the blood test lady who comes to do my bloods now they are just amazing at what they do but I should expect the same professionalism from my surgeon my GP oncology dietitians yes the huge cracks in the Pavement seem to be where many patients including myself fall into. Kovid should not be an excuse anymore. The delays in appointments treatment a life-changing and I mean that literally.

I am currently waiting at the decision about going to the media to bring awareness to my situation to reach more people as I'm in need of help. Not being able to work forward 9 funded medication to start with increase in petrol prices the cost for parking everyday living expenses Rising GP bills blister pack cost just to have my medicine in a system that I can take it safely full stop these are $8 for one week just to be put in the blister pack.

I will get better with my updates i am apologize sometimes and they're connection be a week or even a month but i forget living in constant pain and also still fear from my DV situation suffering severe PTSD is just a horrific combination.

All I can do is pray that I reach people and this is not who I am I hate asking for help so the fact that I'm asking means I really need help. I'm not getting buy on weekly expenses let alone medical expenses let alone the other things I have listed that are desperately needed. Christmas this year didn't even exist apart from a roast chicken that I couldn't eat full stop no decorations no present a holiday. Even if I had a proper bucket list I wouldn't be able to try as I can't even afford a holiday I break something distracting and beautiful preferably for me that is the ocean. I don't remember the last time I put my feet in the water. I'm going to start beer as I'm getting myself emotional. If you take the time to read this I appreciate you. Donations shares of my givealittle page and prayers and well wishes are most welcome. Also my love to anyone who reads this and is also going through their own situations prayers positivity be with you.

Regard the shadow of my former self

Sorry for any grammar or spelling mistakes as I have to use speak to text due to numbness in my hands

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Be strong and be positive. I know life can feel unfair many many times but the only thing we take from life is the love we shared and I hope that you can feel all the love everyone is sharing with you so the hard paths are not as hard and you know in your heart that you are not alone ❤️
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Thank you so much for your kindness and your heartfelt beautiful words. Thank you for making a difference and my day somehow you turn your frown upside down I know that sounds corny but it was actually true. Once again thank you and you will be in my prayers tonight xo staysafe effortful possible you could share my give a little page to help me get the word out would be much appreciated. This can be done from the front screen on my page. But I can completely understand if not.

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Dont give up.
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Michelle on 29 Apr 2021
Wishing you a full recovery!
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