My Story

Hi, my name is Diego, I'm 29 years old and I'm from Argentina. Today I find myself going through one of te most difficult moments of my life. I never imagined I would be here, buy life has unexpected ways of transforming everything

For the past five years, I dropped out of my studies to help my mother with the family package delivery business, handling everything from organization and deliveries to customer service and administration.

My days working started in the morning and often ended well past midnight. Even when it seemed like the day was over, urgent orders would come in, forcing me to go out again and work until very late, often arriving home in the early hours of the morning, without a break and under any weather conditions. 

All that effort not only helped to alleviate a financial burden, but also allowed my mother to avoid the complexities of managing a registered employee.

THE WEAR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL 

That pace was destroying me physically and mentally: I lived like an exhausted man with no time to rest, socialize, or think about my future

I took on that responsibility to prevent my mother from having to hire staff, something she couldn't afford, since it meant registering them legally with all the corresponding costs, contributions, social security, and insurance, and doing it under the table was never an option due to the legal risks and potential future complications.

That's why I took charge of everything, to protect her from that pressure and stress, putting my time, my body, and my health on the line. That level of demand also destroyed my health.

Over time, I lost a lot of weight, lived in a state of constant exhaustion, and often went days without eating, sustaining myself almost solely on yerba mate tea so I could keep working. Only occasionally did I manage to sit down and eat properly, when my body simply couldn't take any more.

That physical deterioration was the clearest sign that I was neglecting my well-being and that the cost of so much effort was slowly consuming me, to a point that esa no lo ger sustainable.

FAMILY BANKRUPTCY

When I got home after an exhausting day, all I wanted was to share conversation and mate with my mother, but far from being a moment of peace, those moments turned into arguments.

The financial pressure and the constant reproaches that led us to argue every day eventually became commonplace and unavoidable, and that emotional burden became as heavy as the physical exertion of work itself.

All that tension wore down our relationship until it reached a breaking point, when one night she told me:

Diego, we can't go on like this. I need you to find your own way and leave home.

I was always there for my mother when she needed me most, attending to her daily needs with dedication and witthout expecting anything in return. Even though other family members distanced themselves and were never there for her, my commitment to her well-being was unconditional and constant.

LOSE EVERYTHING

Along the way, I lost my friends. While I was a man caught between work and the difficulties of my home, they carried on with their lives, and little by little, I stopped sharing moments with them, going out, laughing with them.

There came a point when I looked around and felt like a lonely man. They started getting angry with me because I never had time. I felt like they didn't understand, but with time I realized that, in a way, they were right: they could see that my life wasn't going well if I kept letting myself be consumed by it all, and they weren't wrong.

Today I see it as a life lesson: never abandon your friends, because in the hardest times, they are the ones who can hold you up when everything else falls apart.

MY CURRENT SITUATION

I live in a humble neighborhood, Recreo, Santa Fe, where the daily struggle is simply to survive. Inflation is relentless, making survival a challenge, and everything goes up except hope; getting ahead becomes increasingly difficult. Many times, it's hard even to fill the refrigerator or pay for basic services, and the feeling is that, no matter how hard you try, it's never enougt.

Every day is a challenge: stretching what little we have, searching for opportunities that are almost nonexistent, and not losing faith amidst so much hardship and injustice that hits the poorest the hardest.

MY TARGET

My goal is to raise USD 155.000 so I can start over and build a stable life.

I want to be honest and transparent: I've never handled large sums in banks or digital wallets, as my daily finances have always been based on carrying just enough cash.

That's why I'll be raising funds primarily through cryptocurrencies, to maximize every dollar by avoiding excessive fees and ensuring the immediate availability of funds for this urgent and vital cause.

I'll also provide a PayPal link for those unfamiliar with the crypto world who prefer that option. Due to PayPal policies, there may be a 21 days delay in accessing the funds.

DESTINATION OF THE FUNDS

📚 Vocational training: USD 5.000

Training in digital skills that will allow me to access quick job opportunities, as well as the MasterTrack certificates with greater long-term academic value and build a solid foundation for the future.

🧾 Basic stability: USD 20.000

It provides support for food, healthcare, and essential services. It includes a buffer against economic volatility and loss of purchasing power, even in contexts with dollar-denominated income, and ensures I can focus 100% on my recovery. It prevents everyday problems from interrupting my personal rebuilding process.

🏠Buying a home: USD 100.000

Acquisition of my own habitable home. The amount covers the property (approx. USD 90,000) plus closing costs, taxes, and real estate commissions. This approach allows me to target options in habitable condition and avoid being limited only to properties requiring major renovations, prioritizing those that do not involve monthly maintenance fees.

🛟 Emergency and security fund: 30.000

Exclusive protection for the project against health problems, serious emergencies, or periods of economic instability. This fund is essential to guarantee stability under any circumstances, ensuring that the process does not stop. It is the guarantee that, whatever happens, I will not return to the precarious and extremely strained situation I am trying to overcome.

A REQUEST FROM THE HEART

I feel like a part of my life is lost, that all the sacrifices I made, everything I left behind, were in vain. It hurts to think that I gave so much, that I poured my heart into helping, and that today I find myself with empty hands, carrying a backpack full of unfinished dreams. Many times I gave more than I had, not only financially, but also with my time, my body, and my health, without expecting recognition. And although I'm going through a profoundly difficult time right now, I still believe that solidarity has immense value: it reminds us that we are not alone, that we can all fall, and that an outstretched hand can change everything.

Today I find myself on the other side, something that isn't easy, trying to rebuild my life, regain stability, and get back on my feet. If you decide to contribute, I want you to know that you're not just helping financially, but also supporting a real and human story, marked by effort and sacrifice.

Every donation, small or large, represents a gesture of love and solidarity.  Every contribution and every time this page is shared is incredibly valuable and can make a real difference. With your support, I can alleviate a burden that should never have existed.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. God bless you! ♥️♥️♥️♥️