**Hello everyone,**
My name is Mélissa, and I am a single mother to a little angel named Melian, who will soon be turning five. We live on the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean.
A year ago, we experienced a family tragedy. Our lives turned into a nightmare, and we found ourselves completely alone in the world. We lost our entire family. My son’s future now rests entirely on my shoulders, and I cannot afford to falter.
The hardships we have endured have left scars—depression, debts… But today, I want to take control of my life for my son. I want to move forward and leave behind the past that has destroyed us. I have lost everything, but I have a plan: I want to go back to school and work in the social sector.
To do this, I need to take courses and finance part of my education. On top of that, there are expensive babysitting costs. We no longer have a car, which makes getting around very difficult, especially since public transportation here is poorly developed. We receive no assistance, and our bills keep piling up. The cost of groceries here is extremely high, and we have gone days without eating.
I have always been hardworking since a young age, but life has left us with nothing. Thanks to your donations, a significant part of my debts will be paid off, giving me the hope of saving enough to buy a car and find a new home.
This is our last chance to pull ourselves out of this abyss. I hope this fundraiser will catch your attention and generosity for a mother and her son. I want to believe that, despite the financial hardships we are facing, better days await us—thanks to you.
Especially with my son’s birthday approaching, I am determined to get us out of this situation.
Thank you for taking the time to read our story. ☀️
A huge thank you to everyone who chooses to support us.
**Best regards,**