Hi, my name is Roman and I suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and Bechterew's disease. However, I am currently suffering from psychosomatic problems associated with internal body tension, pressures of indescribable tension and pains across all of my body which practically prevented me from functioning normally in the past.

Everything has its roots in those illnesses, stress, and most importantly from the disillusionment of following medical recommendations and practices. Rehabilitation helped, but it didn't cure. I've had rheumatism since I was 7, 5 years without treatment, so my early growth was severely distorted (I couldn't even exercise all through elementary and middle school). And then at 21, a second disease added to that, and 4 years later neck and shoulders. I tried doctors for 5 years for help, but none of them helped me permanently from my suffering even if I got biologic treatment that I have to this day. It really wasn't until a chiropractor first relieved me that I believed I could be cured. You have to pay for a chiropractor and initially it was necessary to go to him intensively (for three months). I am attaching photos of my posture at the first visit and after three months. Next, there was a need for soft tissue and muscle reliefs in the form of acupuncture and light exercises. And then mainly working on my psyche. I am now at a crossroads where my money has run out and I no longer want to borrow. At the same time, my psychosomatics are healing as I gradually learn to trust my body and my emotions. Without stress, anxiety about my life, body and pressure and with my faith.

Everyone makes mistakes in life. But my illnesses are not mistakes and I want to learn to live with them. I don't expect a full recovery, but setting up a condition that will be sustainable in the long term, with love. After all, I have already started and I am thriving. Although it takes more time. And this is where I run into my problem, finances. I'm a student with interrupted studies (I'm practically 90% done with my Master's) who had part-time jobs, that is, during the time of disability without any compensation from the state. I've always paid for everything of myself and in order to tighten that recovery, I've already had to go into debt. Currently my debt is 85 000 CZK / €3 400 (and the vast majority of loans are for one-time full repayment, because banks will not lend to a student) and I will be healing for months according to experts. Which won't pay the rent.

I don't want to go through the stress of causing my family pain again because I'm a financial burden they can't bear (my mother is a worker and only lives with me and my brother doesn't speak to me). That is why I am asking for EUR 6 500, because that is just enough for the few months of my convalescence. Rent, food, treatment and the amortize of my debt.

I am definitely very advanced now, I have straightened my body to 80% of normal (and I was at 20%) according to the chiropractor. I'm taking pills for anxiety and overall I'm trusting myself more and more. I am enjoying the little moments of love again and I am incredibly grateful for it. I give thanks at least 20 times every day for... but not in surrender, but in faith in myself and the ethereal.

I know only one thing, and that is that I want to finally start living, with love and truth for myself, that I should never give up hope for a better life. If you resonate with me — whether it’s €5, €10, €50, or simply sharing this campaign — your help means the option for normal life to me.

Thank you for reading, for supporting and for believing in me. If you have any questions about the disease or treatment, or if you want to share something with me, you can write me on my email personally. PS I love to compose poems and would love to dedicate one to you via email.

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With love and many many blessings,

Roman