I never imagined I would find myself in this position — writing on a website to ask strangers for help. But life has a way of humbling you when you least expect it.
I am a mother of two little girls. My older daughter is in daycare, and my baby is still too young to go. Every morning starts early and ends late — feeding, cleaning, comforting, loving, doing everything I can to make sure my children feel safe and cared for. They are my whole world.
But lately, I’ve been breaking inside from the stress of not knowing how I’m going to keep us going. I’m currently on maternity leave, and my contract at work ends on August 31, 2025. After that, I have no idea what will happen. I have no family to rely on, no one to watch the baby so I could go back to work, and no savings left.
I’m already in debt, and no matter how carefully I stretch every euro, it’s just never enough. Groceries, rent, bills, diapers — the basics keep adding up. I’ve cut back on everything possible, but I still lie awake at night wondering how I’ll manage another month.
Sometimes I just sit and watch my girls sleep and think how unfair it is that they might feel my fear or see me worry. I try to hide it — I smile, I sing, I make things look okay. But inside, I’m exhausted. Not because of them — never because of them — but because I’m carrying everything alone, and I’m running out of strength.
I’ve always worked hard and believed that things would somehow fall into place if I kept trying. But now, with two small children and no one to help, I’ve reached a point where I can’t do it all on my own anymore.
I’m asking for help — not for luxury or comfort, but just to survive this difficult time. I need to pay off my debts and cover our most basic needs until I can safely start working again. Every little bit helps — even a few euros can mean a warm meal, diapers, or the electricity staying on for another month.
If you’re reading this, please know that your kindness would mean more than words can ever express. You wouldn’t just be helping a stranger — you’d be giving two little girls a chance to have stability and a mother who can breathe again.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
Thank you for caring.
And thank you for reminding me that even in hard times, there are still good people in this world.
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