Hi, I’m Mabel.
Before anything else, I want to be upfront: I’m not expecting this to go viral, I’m not counting on hitting a fundraising goal, and I’m definitely not assuming this will be the way I pay for my dental work. But I am putting this out there — with no pressure, just honesty — in case someone is willing or able to help.
I’m raising money for some much-needed, long-overdue dental work. A lot of the damage stems from a long chapter in my life — I struggled with alcoholism for years. (Turns out whiskey and Coke isn’t great for your teeth.) I’m now coming up on five years sober, and while I’ve done everything I can to take care of myself and rebuild since then, my smile still shows the scars.
If we’ve never met, then hello — what a unique way to cross paths. And if you do know me, you’ve probably noticed I’m missing two front teeth and have serious damage to two others. It’s hard to describe how much it affects me. I don’t feel like myself when I smile or laugh, and I can feel people notice — every single time. It chips away at my confidence more than I’d like to admit.
The work I need includes two tooth replacements, two extractions and builds, and a few other fixes that Jack, Jim, and Johnny didn’t warn me about. It’s been a long road, and while asking for help isn’t easy, I’m learning that sometimes, it’s okay to ask.
So here is my ask:
If you’re able to give anything at all, I would be incredibly grateful. And if not, simply sharing this means the world to me.
Thank you so much for reading. Thank you for clicking. Thank you for caring.
With love,
Mabel
