I need help with my sick orchid

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Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and also very new with orchids. I have tried to grow orchids at home a couple of times, and I always ended up killing them. I am tired of that, and I want to learn more about how to take care of them and how to keep them healthy. That is why I as for your help guys, I have what I believe is a Moth Orchid, and yesterday I realized that it is sick, and I don’t know what it is. Attached are some pictures of the orchid, and you can see there is a soft mushy are in the base of the plant that seems to be extending. I really appreciate your help, and I hope you can give me so suggestions on how fix it.

Thanks,

Hector