A Dream of Hope for Me and My Mom

Emely Córdova Start Date: Sep 10, 2025 - End Date: Mar 9, 2026

My Travel Story

by: Emely Córdova Start Date: Sep 10, 2025 - End Date: Mar 9, 2026
Hello, my name is Emely. I am Venezuelan, and today I want to open my heart to share a piece of my story, with the hope of receiving the support I so deeply need.
I currently live with my mother, in her home. Not because I planned it this way, but because circumstances have forced me to. It’s a difficult and uncomfortable situation, because I feel that by now I should have already built my own path, had my own space, and been able to help my mom—instead of the other way around.
Every morning I wake up with an emptiness that is hard to describe: the feeling of having my hands tied. I have many dreams, many projects I want to bring to life, but the reality of my country doesn’t allow me to move forward. The little money I earn barely covers food in a strict and measured way. There are no luxuries, no peace of mind. Only survival, day by day.
Uncertainty has become part of my life: How can I grow? How can I move forward? How can I give my mother the dignified life she deserves? That is my greatest motivation—to see her calm, without so many worries.
In my heart I hold onto a dream that gives me strength: migrating to Spain. I know that there I could work, live with dignity, save, and above all, send financial support to my mother. In Spain, I would have the chance to start my projects, live with hope, and wake up with peace of mind. I am not looking for luxuries, only an opportunity to move forward, to work hard, and to build a better future.
That is why today I dare to ask for help. I need financial support to take that first step, to cover the expenses that will allow me to migrate and start from scratch in a place where real opportunities exist. Every contribution, no matter how small, means the possibility of changing my life and my mother’s life.
I know it won’t be easy, but I trust that with effort, faith, and the support of kind-hearted people, I will be able to open the door to a new life. My dreams are on pause, but they are not dead. They are still here, waiting for the moment to be reborn.
Thank you for reading my story, for putting yourself in my shoes, and for any help you can give me.
With hope, Emely