My name is Marian, and today I am reaching out with humility and hope, asking for help during one of the most difficult periods of my life.

I never imagined that I would find myself in a situation where I would have to ask strangers for help. But sometimes life puts us through challenges that are simply too difficult to overcome alone.

In January, my wife was diagnosed with two serious medical conditions: acute tuberculous meningoencephalitis and acute tuberculous spondylodiscitis.

It was an extremely frightening moment for our family. From January until April–May, I had to take unpaid leave from work to deal with the situation and support my wife during her illness.

During those months, my only priority was to help her recover. I did everything I could to make sure she received the medical care she needed. I had to cover health insurance costs, transportation, treatment expenses and all the other necessities that came with her illness.

To manage these expenses, I borrowed money, took out loans from two different banks and eventually had to turn to a non-bank financial institution (IFN).

At that time, I wasn't thinking about the debts I was accumulating or what would happen to me financially afterwards. All I wanted was for my wife to receive treatment and have a chance to get better.

We also have two beautiful daughters, and throughout this difficult period, I tried to do everything possible to protect my family and provide for them.

Unfortunately, after everything I went through and all the sacrifices I made to help my wife recover, I am now facing another painful reality: she wants a divorce.

What hurts me deeply is that one of the main reasons behind this decision is that I chose to continue working and bring an income into our home instead of resigning from my job and staying at home with her.

I was in an impossible position. On one hand, my wife needed support, care and someone by her side. On the other hand, our family needed money to survive, medical expenses had to be paid, and our daughters needed a stable home and basic necessities.

I chose to continue working because I believed it was my responsibility to provide for my family. I never made that decision because I didn't care about my wife. I made it because I was trying to keep our family financially afloat during an incredibly difficult time.

Despite all my efforts and sacrifices, our marriage is now coming to an end.

I am not sharing this to blame my wife or to ask anyone to take sides. I simply want to be honest about what has happened and why I have reached this point in my life.

My wife is feeling better now, and our daughters are doing well. For that, I am truly grateful.

However, I have been left with a financial burden that I can no longer manage on my own.

I currently have outstanding debts from two bank loans and a loan from a non-bank financial institution. On top of that, I am facing approximately €450 in divorce-related expenses.

I was also forced to leave the home where I had been living with my wife's parents, which has made my situation even more difficult.

Despite everything, I have not given up on working or trying to rebuild my life.

I WANT TO KEEP WORKING. I DON'T WANT TO GIVE UP MY JOB.

Every day, I travel approximately 200 kilometres back and forth to work. I spend almost four hours on the road every day, followed by an eight-hour working shift.

My car has serious mechanical problems, including issues with its steering, and driving it has become extremely difficult and dangerous. Unfortunately, I currently have no financial means to repair or replace it.

I continue making these sacrifices because I have no other choice. I need my job, I need my income, and I want to remain a responsible father who can provide for his daughters.

I try to buy them clothes, food and whatever else I can afford, even when I have almost nothing left for myself.

The biggest problem is that my salary is simply not enough to cover my existing debts and my basic living expenses.

Every month, I try to pay what I owe, but new overdue payments and additional financial obligations keep accumulating. Instead of getting closer to financial stability, I find myself falling further behind.

I feel trapped in a cycle where I work hard every single day, yet I cannot seem to move forward. My salary goes towards debts, and I am left struggling to cover even the basic necessities of life.

I don't want to live like this anymore. I don't want to spend every month trying to survive while watching my debts grow.

WHY I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP

I am trying to raise €2,000 through this fundraiser.

This amount would help me cover my outstanding bank debts, my IFN loan and the expenses related to my divorce.

I am not asking for money so that I can stop working or depend on other people. Quite the opposite.

I am asking for a helping hand so I can continue working, get out of this cycle of debt and finally have a chance to rebuild my life through my own efforts.

I want to be able to receive my salary and use it to live, take care of my responsibilities and be there for my daughters, instead of seeing every month's income disappear into overdue payments and accumulated debts.

I know that €2,000 may seem like a small amount to some people and a significant amount to others. But for me, it could make the difference between remaining trapped in this situation and finally having a chance to start again.

I am not asking anyone to solve all my problems. I am simply asking for a little help to get back on my feet.

Every donation, no matter how small, would mean more to me than I can put into words. And if you cannot donate, sharing my story with others would also be an enormous help.

I know that everyone has their own struggles, responsibilities and financial difficulties. I do not take anyone's generosity for granted.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for your understanding, and for any support you may be able to offer.

I have fought for my family, I have fought to keep going, and I am still fighting to rebuild my life.

I don't want to give up. I just need a little help to stand on my feet again.

With sincere gratitude,

Marian