Reuniting with my My Family after 5 years: Plea for Help

Conniff Carelse Start Date: Sep 23, 2023 - End Date: Jan 22, 2024
  • Cape Town, South Africa

My Travel Story

by: Conniff Carelse Start Date: Sep 23, 2023 - End Date: Jan 22, 2024
Life can take us on unexpected journeys, and my path led me from Cape Town, South Africa, to Germany five years ago. While this move was driven by my determination to seek better opportunities and quality of life, it has been an streneous journey. Today, I find myself in a challenging situation where I desperately need your support to go home and visit my family after half a decade of separation.

Leaving South Africa was not an easy decision, but I was determined to provide a brighter future for myself and my family. Germany, with its reputation for economic stability and opportunity, seemed like the ideal place to start anew. However, reality struck hard upon my arrival. As an underprivileged South African in Germany, the cost of living is substantially higher than what I ever anticipated.

Over these five years, I have been self-supporting, striving to make ends meet. I'm burdened with overwhelming student debt, credit card bills, outstanding debts, and the constant pressure of rent and living expenses. The weight of financial responsibilities has prevented me from visiting my family for half a decade.

Now, more than ever, my family needs me. My sister is expecting a baby in November, but her pregnancy is complicated, and she faces significant risks during and after childbirth. Additionally, my father recently suffered a stroke, which has left him blind in his left eye. These hardships have cast a dark cloud over my family, and I am desperate to be by their side during these trying times.

I cannot bear the thought of not being there for my family in their time of need. Every day that passes without seeing them fills me with anxiety and guilt. I fear that if I do not act urgently, things may take a turn for the worse, and I might not get the chance to see them again.

My dream of creating a better life for myself and my family has come with a heavy price. I am reaching out to you, with all the humility and desperation in my heart, to ask for your support. Your contributions will go toward covering the cost of my trip home, allowing me to reunite with my family, support my sister during her pregnancy, and help my father during his recovery.

Your generosity will not only reunite a family but also provide much-needed emotional support during these challenging times. Together, we can ensure that my family's story takes a brighter turn and that they know I am there for them when they need me the most.

Please consider donating to my campaign. Your support will mean the world to me and my family, and I will be forever grateful for your kindness and compassion during this difficult period in our lives. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
  • Cape Town, South Africa