Dear Reader,

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

I never imagined that one day I would find myself asking strangers for help. Throughout my life, I always believed that I should solve my own problems, which is why creating this campaign has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever made. But today I have reached a point where I must admit that I can no longer change my situation on my own.

I live and work in Hungary, and I have a daughter who means the world to me. My greatest wish has always been to give her the opportunity to grow up with both of her parents and in a loving family.

Looking back, I realize that I may have made one of the biggest mistakes of my life by trying so hard to keep our family together, when what I should have fought for was a peaceful and safe home for her.

I stayed in a relationship that slowly destroyed me, both emotionally and financially. Over the years, I gradually lost myself and the hope that I could ever build a new life.

From the moment I started working, almost every penny I earned went toward our household expenses. I was never able to save money or build the financial security I needed to become independent. Month after month, I found myself starting over with nothing.

Despite everything, I never gave up.

I completed a professional course so I could earn additional income alongside my full-time job. I promoted my work and tried my best to build something for myself, but despite all my efforts, I couldn’t find enough clients.

Later, I decided to start my own business. I came so close to making it happen, only to discover that I still needed additional funds before I could legally launch it. Because I had no other option, I secretly took out a loan, hoping it would finally allow me to create a future of my own. Sadly, even that wasn’t enough.

I did everything I could. I worked hard, I studied, I searched for new opportunities, I tried to build a business, and I never stopped believing that I could solve my situation on my own.

Today, however, I have to accept that determination alone is no longer enough.

I’m not asking for an easier life, and I’m not asking anyone to solve my problems for me. I’m simply asking for one chance to start over.

Without financial help, I have no realistic way to leave a relationship where I no longer feel safe, respected, or at peace. More than anything, I want my daughter and me to leave this chapter behind and finally have a place we can truly call home—a place where our lives are no longer defined by constant stress, uncertainty, and emotional pressure.

The donations will be used to secure safe housing, cover the essential costs of starting over, and give us the foundation we need to build an independent future.

I truly believe that if I am given this opportunity, I can build the rest through my own hard work and determination. I am not asking for someone else to build my life—I am only asking for the chance to rebuild it myself.

If you feel you can help, even the price of a cup of coffee can bring us one step closer to making this dream a reality.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to read my story. Whether you choose to support us or simply keep us in your thoughts, your kindness means more than words can ever express.

With gratitude,

Melinda