Amber Richards, from Weaverville, NC, says her family’s world suddenly changed when her husband, 35-year-old Ryan, got an ear ache on Feb. 17, 2023, which turned into an infection, then developed into a small brain injury. Now, in August 2023, she’s fighting to get him moved into a specialized rehab facility, but his health insurance won’t pay for it. (Courtesy: Amber Richards)