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My Mom Adriana, 91 years old disabled lady

My name is Fabry and this is my sad story.

I had to go abroad to work (for the last 15 years) due to lack of employment in my country; Brazil, Spain, UK, Portugal just to name a few…..

My father passed away when I was working in London, about 10 years ago and, as I’m the only son, I had to go back to my country to help my mom to recover emotionally from the loss. She never worked in her life because in the 1930s there was the old mentality saying that the man had to work while the woman had to take care of the house and the sons, so following the law, she had the right to receive only the 70% of my father pension. After spent 6 months with her and some of my savings to help her with the bills, I went back abroad to work. Five years ago, my mom’s health conditions got worst: diabetes, which caused her a big loss of hearing, decreasing of heart health and walking instability. This last issue caused my mom starting to “live” on a wheelchair, also due to a worsened blood circulation in her legs muscles. Obviously she couldn’t afford to “hire” a nurse 24/7 for her low pension level, so I had to quit the job again and go back to my country to take care of her. Two years ago, she also suffered a worsened lungs condition and the hospital doctor prescribed to her a home oxygen therapy 24/7 and insulin injections that I myself am giving to her. A special courier delivers a 60-liter oxygen tank every 3 days.

Obviously all these treatments have a big cost and I was able to afford them until now, but unfortunately my savings are finished and as I had to quit my job, I don’t have another source of income, I don’t have friends in my country because I lived abroad for work and my mom doesn’t have other family members, that’s why I’m here to beg any kind souls, everywhere, to donate something to help my mom…..

Any donation is REALLY REALLY appreciated…..

Thank you very much to anybody who read until the very end.

God bless you.

The target is: $30,000

paypal.me/forAdry91

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💔 Help Me Stay in My Home — Urgent €4,000 Rent and Bill Support Needed

Hello everyone, I am reaching out for help during one of the most difficult times of my life.

Earlier this year, in March, I was made redundant from my job. Since then, I’ve been doing everything possible to get back on my feet, applying for roles in cleaning, customer service, care work, social services, and hospitality but I haven’t been successful until very recently. I’ve now secured a carer job, and I’m still actively searching for more work to increase my income.

Unfortunately, my savings have run out, and I’ve fallen three months behind on rent and bills. I’ve tried applying for a loan, but I didn’t qualify. I also don’t have any family I can turn to for financial help. Right now, I’m at real risk of losing my accommodation, and that’s something I’m desperate to prevent.

I’m hoping to raise €4,000 to clear my rent arrears and pay my overdue bills, so I can keep a stable place to live while continuing to rebuild financially.

Every single euro will go directly toward:

  • Rent arrears (3 months)
  • Electricity and gas bills
  • Basic living expenses until my next pay cycle

This support means more than just money. it’s a lifeline that will give me the breathing room I need to stand back up and move forward.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who donates, shares, or even takes a moment to read my story. Your kindness and generosity mean the world to me. ❤️

💔 

https://paypal.me/cynthiausman

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MOMMY WITH 3 LITTLE KIDS LOOKING FOR LITTLE HOME

I am 38 year old mommy with 3 little kids, girl, 4 year old, 2 boys, twins, 2 year old. I have a big problem which you can help me to resolve. We don’t have our little home, I am desperate. I don’t have anyone who can help me. My parents are old and sick, my husband is working all day hard physical jobs to pay food,bills,rent, etc. I am so sorry for him, I can’t help him because I must be with our little children. So I want help my family on this way, to collect money for building a little house for us. Amount which we need to move in our little house is $150000.

You are my only hope.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE.

My paypal is:

paypal.me/admire25

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Help me and my dog live healty

Hello!

I never thought I would have to do something like this, but I’m at a loss.

Until the middle of last year, I had a pretty big casino addiction, which I fortunately overcame, but it has had serious consequences for my financial situation. During my addiction, I had taken out several loans, which I am still paying off. I was coping with everything successfully, until I started having health problems. Last year, I was diagnosed with POTS. Fortunately, I do not have this disease in a severe form, but while I was going for tests, I had to miss a lot of work, which of course again affected my financial situation. Also, all the tests were very expensive, but somehow I managed to cover almost all the costs. At that moment, it seemed that I would finally start to get back on my feet, but I was wrong, the next problems came. At the beginning of this year, I experienced anaphylactic shock. This time, all the tests were longer and more expensive. I had to take days off, use vacations and sick leaves very often to be able to find out what caused the anaphylactic shock and what else could cause it. Unfortunately, while doing all the tests, I experienced a second anaphylactic shock. Considering that I had anaphylactic shock from medications that I had been taking for several years, I have to carry Epi pen injections with me all the time, which, unfortunately, are not cheap.

I am currently in a situation where, due to illness, I have been very late with my loan payments. I am already threatened with account blocking, which I cannot allow, because I have to take care of my dog, who is currently fighting severe bronchitis, and I also need new Epi pen injections, because I am currently carrying expired injections with me.

To get back on the road, I need about $3,000. I would like to add that I live in a small and not very wealthy country, where the average salary is around 1400€ before taxes, but the prices are like in a big metropolis.

I would really, really appreciate any, even the smallest, help so that I can at least help my dog ​​get better, because he is all I have. And I ASAP need new Epi pens, because mines are expired.

Thank you very much in advance if you at least read my story.

paypal.me/ekalnite

 

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Help me please last Hope

In a difficult divorce since 2021 after twenty-two years of marriage, involving violence, I find myself facing a particularly challenging situation. My ex-husband has maintained secret relationships within his professional circle, which prompted me to file for divorce. We have children together, and he developed violent behavior after our marriage. He has mistreated and humiliated me daily in front of our children for 22 years. Currently, despite a restraining order, he comes to my home to scream and hurl insults, creating a toxic atmosphere that worries our neighbors and frightens our children. The regular presence of law enforcement due to his actions further exacerbates the situation. All of this coincides with the date of the court judgment, which he has well-prepared for, surrounding himself with people to assert that he is right, driving me to madness. He comes to my home, hits me, insults me, and I am perceived as the crazy one. Despite his violence and alcoholism, he has managed to obtain custody of the children while I am in a rehabilitation center, allowing him to take control of the situation.

Since 2021, I have endured difficult exchanges regarding our children, and complaints have been filed for violence at my home. My ex-husband has stolen money from me and lied to the Family Allowance Fund to receive benefits, portraying me as a fraud. He seeks to belittle me and takes advantage of every situation. Three of my children, who are of age to decide, have been living with me since 2024, but I no longer receive assistance from the CAF due to overpayment debts, complicating my financial situation. Although I work, my income is insufficient to meet the needs of my three children who live with me full-time, as well as my four other children who are with me every other week and during half of the holidays.

I am facing accumulated bills and debts amounting to €18,000, putting me at risk of losing my home and my children. My ex-husband exploits this situation and makes it known to the children, manipulating them to his advantage. I feel threatened for my life. I am desperately seeking a solution to obtain a full salary. I am juggling small online jobs, but I am exhausted and struggling to get by. My only wish is to work to support myself and my children, but there are times when I find myself without food for several days.

I have created a debt file, but some assistance has been denied. I am banned from banking, and my lawyer does not support me; I have not heard from him in three years. I am seeking help to cover my rent, food, and gas to work so that I can provide my children with a roof over their heads and food, and get them away from their father. In 2024, the children’s judge lifted the placement and encouraged me to show courage, suggesting that I might have a very different judgment. However, I must wait for the family court judge’s decision, which is expected in three months. Regrets do not repair anything.

Between €350 and €670 in salary (on the 15th of the month), plus more work due to fuel costs. My monthly expenses amount to €735 in rent, €280 for electricity, and €5.99 for my mobile plan. I currently have no car insurance because I cannot afford to pay for it. I have €70 per month for food vouchers for my children. I no longer live at all; I feel like a broken toy. I want to get my children back who are crying for me. It is imperative that I get back on my feet and prove that I am not an insignificant person. He claims that I would be nothing without him, but that is false; he has plunged me into debt. In a mental destruction. However, I am still alive and I want to fight for my children.

I urgently need to pay rent, feed myself, and have transportation to work. I kindly ask for your help. The court will be held on January 13, and I need to change lawyers because he is not acting on my behalf. I have a social worker from the department since the end of August, who advised me to seek help. I feel a great shame.

If you wish to bring a little light and help us rebuild, I would be deeply grateful. Four years of survival are exhausting. I miss my children, and they are not happy in the current situation.

Manipulation is destructive, and no one seems to notice. I am available to discuss or provide documents, photos, etc. I will ensure that you are informed of my progress thanks to your support.

Thank you for taking the time to read my message. May God bless you. I express my sincere gratitude.
PayPal me

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Help Me Save Our Family Home

Hello, my name is Kateryna, I am 30 years old and I serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
I have always lived by the principle that someone else’s need might be greater than mine. This is why I dedicate myself to rescuing and helping others. But in doing so, I completely forgot about myself and my little family.
Today, my biggest struggle is financial. My mother and I are at risk of losing our home because of unpaid rent. Right now, our debt for the apartment has reached $500, and every month the amount keeps growing. On top of that, I still carry a loan I took to repair my car, which I used to help evacuate people from dangerous areas. The interest on this credit has become overwhelming.
I am doing my best to balance military service and supporting my family, but it is simply impossible for me to cover these debts alone. My greatest fear is that my mom, who depends on me, will be left without a safe place to live.
That is why I am reaching out here with humility and hope. I am asking for your kindness and support to raise $2,000 to:
• Cover the apartment debt and secure our home.
• Pay off urgent loan expenses from the evacuation car.
Even the smallest donation will make a huge difference in our lives. Your help would not only give us a roof over our heads but also give me strength to continue serving and helping others without fear of losing my family’s home.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story, for sharing it, and for any support you can give.
With gratitude,
Kateryna
PayPal katyavkabake@gmail.com

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Last days with my dying maternal grandfather

My maternal Grandfather is living his last sunrises and sunsets.

As he has been diagnosed with metastated lung cancer, his 90 year old self is counting the last laughs, the last breaths, the last times feeling the wind on his native island of Martinique. He is experiencing his last everything, and I would like to be with him through those last moments. Surely our relationship has never been easy. Surely, there are many grudges I could hold, with reason, against him. But these past few years, whether not quite obvious or simple, something rekindled between the two of us through him teaching me about the trees whose name I would have never known had he told me about them.

8000 km is an unfathomable distance to begin to mourn someone. It creates such worry, such anxiety, such pain. It adds to the condition of a Caribbean identity so complex, so harsh. 8000 km, and a flight ticket, and the car rental, and the appartement rental, an unfathomable amount of money to make sure you are able to say goodbye to a loved one. So that you don’t spend the rest of your life regretting not taking part in the last embrace.

Since 2019, I have committed to returning to Martinique every year. Trying to repare a relationship that needed much mending. Trying to understand. Trying to learn. Trying to love a caribbean treasure desired by most for its luxurious appearance but not profoundly valued. Every year (except for 2020), I have returned to an island that was never quite mine to begin with although it is undeniably a part of me. I have hoped for change, social, political, I have prayed hope would eventually grow in this place of despair but to be honest, I am no longer sure I can, or ever will see it change.

Now that my grandfather is sick, now that he is dying, spending his last days, on the island that has carried him all life long, I would like to be by his side for his last breath or perhaps while he shares his last knowledge of a tree I may have never heard of.

I have had to delay my trip due to financial issues, I am having a tough time this year managing it as I so happen to lose my cat of ten years in July and the cremation is quite costly (900€). So if you could kindly help with the cost of my trip to Martinique so I can spend my grandfather’s last days with him, it would be so thoughtful. Staying overthere for the next few months would cost minimum around 7000€ which includes (housing, car rental or car reparation of my grandfather’s dysfunctioning car, plane ticket, food with 40% more tax than in France, gas).

Thank you for taking the time to read me.

https://paypal.me/ravencoeurvolan?locale.x=fr_FR&country.x=FR

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Justice

Dear Sir or Madam,

http://paypal.me/povl

This letter is aimed at letting you know about a fraudulent scheme I fell victim to some time ago. I
was contacted by individuals claiming to be employees of a certain firm ofering me to earn money
remotely by investing a portion of my funds. Initially, they provided what seemed to be genuine
information, and due to the professionalism they displayed, I trusted them.
Unfortunately, due to my lack of experience in this domain, I did not recognize the suspicious nature
of the firm at the time. This eventually resulted in a significant financial loss of 144000 USDc.
Realizing that I had been scammed, I immediately began investigating the matter on my own. After
conducting a thorough analysis, I discovered that all of the stolen funds had been
transferred to several suspicious cryptocurrency wallets registered on platforms.
On 06th March 2024, I submitted a formal letter of dispute to all of those platforms informing them of the situation
and requesting their assistance in recovering my funds.Unfortunately I did not receive an answer
that could have been considered as an acceptable one for me so I decided to begin a deep
investigation into those platforms obligations as an entity, licensed in South Africa and other places.
From my findings, I prepared a formal challenge letter, which I sent on 13th August 2024,
referencing the failure of those platforms to comply with regulatory guidelines. Those platforms informed me that they are
not responsible for my loss less than an hour after sending the letter. I do consider it to be
unacceptable.
I am now reaching out to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, as the regulatory body responsible
for overseeing cryptocurrency exchanges in South Africa and other places.

 

A long time has gone now and no result. We are in deep financial problems and that’s why we are reaching out for help my family and I.

Sincerely a desperate family

 

Dear Sir or Madam,
This letter is aimed at letting you know about a fraudulent scheme I fell victim to some time ago. I
was contacted by individuals claiming to be employees of a certain firm ofering me to earn money
remotely by investing a portion of my funds. Initially, they provided what seemed to be genuine
information, and due to the professionalism they displayed, I trusted them.
Unfortunately, due to my lack of experience in this domain, I did not recognize the suspicious nature
of the firm at the time. This eventually resulted in a significant financial loss of 85000 USDT.
Realizing that I had been scammed, I immediately began investigating the matter on my own. After
conducting a thorough analysis, I discovered that 18,664 USDT of the stolen funds had been
transferred to several suspicious cryptocurrency wallets registered on Luno’s platform.
On 06th March 2024, I submitted a formal letter of dispute to Luno, informing them of the situation
and requesting their assistance in recovering my funds.Unfortunately I did not receive an answer
that could have been considered as an acceptable one for me so I decided to begin a deep
investigation into Luno’s obligations as an entity, licensed in South Africa.
From my findings, I prepared a formal challenge letter, which I sent on 13th August 2024,
referencing the failure of Luno to comply with regulatory guidelines. Luno informed me that they are
not responsible for my loss less than an hour after sending the letter. I do consider it to be
unacceptable.
I am now reaching out to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, as the regulatory body responsible
for overseeing cryptocurrency exchanges in South Africa and others platforms.

 

That is why we are reaching out for help!

We are in deep financial problems and we begg as a family.

http://paypal.me/povl

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Pursuing my career 25.000 EUR

God bless you all as you read this request

My name is Veronica, I am a  young promising and determined mother of four and a widow at the same time. I lost my husband a year ago after suffering a  heart surgery for a period of 5 years, yet struggling to make ends meets with multiple undertaking jobs inother to take care of our struggling family.

On the other hand, I am a graduate and a multilingual talented lady who got an unfortunate situation of not having the kind of job I  ever desire or studied due to the country I found myself where  highly paid job are not available except cleaning, menial or   unofficial jobs that literally cannot meet the basic family needs for the month.

Due to many other factors of unexpected situations that came our way, we decided as a family to let him (my husband)travel to a more comfortable country in search of a greener pasture and things gradually was going well as planned.

On this faithful day my husband had a cardiac arrest and having no ne around him except his minor child who could not help him in time or rather confused of what next to do to save him, he suddenly passed away.

After his demise, life turned to a nightmare t me and my kids as we could hardly feed or meed up  to monthly expenses not to talk of saving.

I am now left with the children alone and facing my fate again where no help or assurance of better future,  I have decided to continue with my career so that I can make a better meaning out of my life and to give the best life to my children.

However, schools have reopened and much fund is needed to  meet up to my children welfare and school expenses, as well as funding my career for further studies which I think might serve me right at the end because of the change of new life I want to accept for a better version of myself.

I am also opened for any job opportunities or business establishment which might give me the chance to spend more time with my kids(Either home or abroad) that will earn me a better salary that will pay my bills, feeding and children welfare even if I might not save enough money for now.

Thanking you all in advance for your help and offers

 

paypal (@marysowa76)

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EVICTION

Hello

I am coming to ask for financial help, and my situation is urgent. I am married with 3 children, and we’ve been evicted from our apartment because we couldn’t pay our rent anymore. This is due to a series of unexpected financial incidents.

We both work so we should be able to rent another place within the next 2 months but right now our bank accounts are empty as we’ve been obliged to rent a temporary accommodation urgently.

So to whoever could help us, please …. we need 2500 USD. We would need that money to pay our current rent (temporary) and to pay as a deposit to rent another apartment.

Please

Thank you

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Help Me Save Our Family Home

Hello, my name is Kateryna, I am 30 years old and I serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
I have always lived by the principle that someone else’s need might be greater than mine. This is why I dedicate myself to rescuing and helping others. But in doing so, I completely forgot about myself and my little family.
Today, my biggest struggle is financial. My mother and I are at risk of losing our home because of unpaid rent. Right now, our debt for the apartment has reached $500, and every month the amount keeps growing. On top of that, I still carry a loan I took to repair my car, which I used to help evacuate people from dangerous areas. The interest on this credit has become overwhelming.
I am doing my best to balance military service and supporting my family, but it is simply impossible for me to cover these debts alone. My greatest fear is that my mom, who depends on me, will be left without a safe place to live.
That is why I am reaching out here with humility and hope. I am asking for your kindness and support to raise $2,000 to:
• Cover the apartment debt and secure our home.
• Pay off urgent loan expenses from the evacuation car.
Even the smallest donation will make a huge difference in our lives. Your help would not only give us a roof over our heads but also give me strength to continue serving and helping others without fear of losing my family’s home.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story, for sharing it, and for any support you can give.
With gratitude,
Kateryna
PayPal katyavkabake@gmail.com

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I am a Ukrainian woman who chose to serve during the war.

So…

At home, I only have my mother, who is 68 years old. She has a heart condition and therefore needs constant medication. I have no one else.
I went through battles, trenches, and most of the time I served as a combat medic — it has shaken my mental health.

I am originally from Chernivtsi, in western Ukraine. However, in recent years I have rarely been home, spending most of my time in the Donetsk region. Unfortunately, we do not have enough people to replace us so that some of the soldiers could take leave. I miss home deeply, and I know it is hard for my mother without me. But I cannot even afford to hire a caregiver for her.

I am ashamed to say this, but right now I severely lack money for everything — proper equipment, stabilizing my condition, my mother’s treatment, and adequate nutrition. On top of that, I also have debts for my apartment in the amount of $500.
I would be grateful for any contribution you can make! At now we need 3000$ :(

Thank you for being human.

PayPal katyavkabake@gmail.comoh hi!

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Help me fight long covid and lyme disease

Hello, my name is Sarah, I’m 33 years old, I suffer from long COVID and Lyme disease, and I need your help to continue my treatment.

I contracted COVID a year and a half ago, and the symptoms have never gone away. Shortly after, I also discovered that I’ve had Lyme disease for several years.

The main symptom of long COVID is extreme exhaustion and weakness, which prevent me from performing daily activities. In addition, I suffer from shortness of breath, brain fog, difficulty thinking and finding my words, meaning that neither my body nor my brain functions properly.

In the long term, long COVID leads to many complications: muscle loss, malaise after even minimal effort, dysautonomia – a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system – cognitive and neurological disorders, and other disabling symptoms.

In concrete terms, I’ve lost much of my independence.

When I first got sick, I spent six months almost bedridden, and simple things like holding my phone, petting my cat, or chewing my food were difficult.

Then I managed to go outside a little, walk 10 minutes with a cane. I then began rehabilitation, where even the slightest movement was a challenge. I had no strength left.

Today, I can once again do small things in daily life, I’m only occasionally short of breath, and I can walk, slowly, for about 30 minutes.

I still struggle to organize my thoughts, and any activity requires twice as much rest time.

But little by little, I’m making progress.

There is no official treatment and very little medical support.

The things that truly help me are bioresonance, medicinal plants, dietary supplements (vitamins, minerals, anti-inflammatories…).

I am being supported by a naturopath to strengthen my immune system, reduce inflammation, calm the nervous system, fight Lyme disease… I also follow a very restrictive diet.

None of these treatments are reimbursed, but they help me feel better and fight the illness. It’s thanks to them that I’ve made so much progress.

Good news: I have a treatment that works for Lyme disease, and for the past two months, I’ve had no more joint pain, neck pain, bruxism, or migraines.

Unfortunately, I’m reaching the end of my unemployment benefits and my savings, and in September I won’t be able to pay for my treatment anymore, which is my only tool to move forward.

Just before falling ill, I had decided to study to earn a degree in early childhood care and to work with little ones. Today, my wish is to be able to work again, to have an active life, and not just survive day to day.

Your support allows me to:

25–50€: the average cost of a box of dietary supplements
70€: one month of treatment for Lyme disease
100€: two bioresonance sessions (one month)
300€: one month of full treatment
900€: three months of full treatment
3600€: one year of treatment

Here is my paypal link :  paypal.me/Srhthrze

Your help, whether big or small, is precious to help me regain my independence, my life, and to heal. I’m extremely grateful in advance for your support. You are in my heart and my prayers.🙏

Thank you again for your contribution and for sharing this fundraiser with your friends and on social media.

👉 To better understand long COVID: https://www.who.int/fr/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/post-covid-19-condition-(long-covid)

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Single Mom Fighting to Save Our Home and Children’s Future-Hardworking single mom, drowning in debt, fighting to keep our only home.

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

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Hello I need money to restart my life

I’m a 27-year-old man living in Belgium.
My life started with a lot of difficulties, partly because of what I think might have been undiagnosed ADHD — or something similar — that made me feel, all through my childhood, that I wasn’t “normal.”

I didn’t pay attention in class like other kids. The school noticed this and decided to place me, my two brothers, and my sister into a special aid school for children with learning difficulties. I stayed there for five years, and this reinforced my belief that something was “wrong” with me.

But one day, my mother began to question things. I had refused to go to school again, and after years of seeing the hate and judgment we faced, she started asking herself: Why are my kids in this kind of school? My parents didn’t really understand the Belgian school system, and they didn’t know they had the right to refuse this placement.

You have to understand — this school was designed for children with severe mental disabilities, like autism. I’m not autistic, but my older brother is. The problem was that the Flemish school system at that time was very strict, and because I didn’t speak Dutch well, I was placed in that school alongside my autistic brother. The authorities assumed that if my brother was autistic, then I, and my other siblings, must be too.

As a result, I spent five years in a school for severely disabled children simply because I didn’t speak Dutch well.

Eventually, I transferred to a regular middle school — but I had to work extremely hard to reach the same level as the other kids. The only skill I had at that point was speaking two languages at a young age. I managed to graduate to high school after two years, but those two years were hell. I survived by sheer determination, just trying to stay at 50% of the others’ level. I was still a stressed child, still believing I wasn’t enough.

In high school, I began to improve, but not enough. I also started working. But because of the trauma from my childhood, I struggled to organize myself and to find a clear path for my future. I neglected many important things, and eventually, I fell into a deep depression that lasted for a year. I had to pull myself out of it without outside help.

After that, I began a huge personal search to understand who I really am. My parents never supported me — financially or emotionally — so my brothers and I had to educate ourselves after adolescence. We learned through trial and error, through mistakes and small victories, and through the sheer will to not repeat the patterns we grew up in.

Now, I finally know who I am. I have even planned the next ten years of my life: I know which jobs I will take, what I need to buy, and the steps I must follow. I am disciplined, organized, and fully aware of where I’m heading. I speak five languages, and I’ve proved to the Flemish system — and to myself — that the labels they put on me as a child were wrong.

But in the process of finding myself, I had to self-finance my entire journey, spending €50,000 of my own money, because my parents never saved anything to help us. My mother suffers from psychotic depression, and my father drowns himself in beer, living in denial.

Even so, I will not give up. I know I am capable of doing enormous things, but I did not grow up in an environment where my talents and qualities could develop fully. I am simply asking for help to get out of debt so I can fulfill my purpose. I know for certain that if these debts are paid, I will never be in this position again. Even better — I know exactly where to invest, how to manage money, and how to create alternative income streams.

If you help me, it’s like adding €500 a month to my salary — and that would be life-changing for me. I promise you, I’m just a simple man asking for help online, not for drugs, not to steal from anyone, but simply to have my liberty back, with the intelligence and wisdom I didn’t have when I was younger. And I promise to give back that money, no matter what.

https://paypal.me/MBafranga