Hello dear readers,
I never thought I would be in this position, writing here and asking strangers for help. I am not homeless, I have always worked hard and never relied on welfare, but today I find myself in a desperate situation that I can no longer overcome on my own.
I am a single mother of two wonderful children. For the past 15 years, I have raised them by myself, working full-time and doing everything I could to provide for them. My daughter, now 20, works and studies at the same time, and my son, 15, is still in school. Despite our efforts, two weeks after my salary comes in, we are left with nothing.
The reason is debt. Over the years, in order to cover basic living expenses and rising costs, I was forced to take out loans. Now I owe about $12,600 spread across five financial institutions. These loans are guaranteed with our home—the only roof over our heads. Each month more than half of my salary goes toward loan payments, and what remains is simply not enough for food, utilities, clothes, or school needs.
My salary is around $800/month, which may not sound like much, but in Romania, this is considered an average income. Unfortunately, it is not enough to keep up with debt and the rising cost of living. My son will start college soon, and I feel so overwhelmed, not knowing how to provide him with what he needs for his future.
I love my children deeply, and I have worked tirelessly to give them stability and hope. But now, I live with constant stress and sleepless nights, worried that one day we might lose everything. My biggest wish is simply to breathe again, to sleep peacefully without the heavy weight of debt crushing me, and to be able to offer my children a decent life.
I hate asking for help, but I have reached a point where I cannot do this alone anymore. Any amount, no matter how small, would mean the world to us. It would help me reduce this burden and give my family a chance to rebuild without fear.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you to anyone who finds it in their heart to help us. Your kindness could truly change our lives.
My PayPal link: https://paypal.me/CasandraGreceanu
With infinite gratitude,
A mother fighting for her children