Dear Pandas,

I’ve been a long time lurker and love this community, I enjoy the content here so much and it always brightens my day to scroll around here. Now it’s time for my first post, please bear with me…

A year ago, I was homeless, living on the streets of Barcelona. But thanks to the kindness of a stranger—an incredible woman who opened her home to me—I’ve managed to rebuild my life. Over the past year, I’ve poured my heart into writing poems that have helped me process the trauma of those times. These poems are the foundation of a book I’m in the process of publishing, a book that represents my struggle.

However, things have taken a turn. The house I’ve been staying in, while a safe haven, is slowly falling apart. After the last heavy rain, mould has begun seeping through the walls and ceiling, and I’m desperately trying to raise funds to get essential repairs done. The situation is urgent, as the mould is worsening, and the damage is spreading. My host does not have the financial means ( you can read about it in detail if you check the GoFundMe campaign I have started -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-and-get-a-book ) to get anything done soon and I would really like to help her out and take care of it myself. That’s the least I can do to show her how grateful I am.

Here’s where you come in. I’m asking for help to raise the money needed for the repairs. In exchange for any donation, I’d love to offer you a free digital version of my book (you’ll receive it even before it’s being officially published). It’s my way of saying thank you for supporting me in this critical moment—helping me protect the place that’s been my second chance, while also allowing me to share my story through the words I’ve written.

I’m hoping to raise 6000€, and even a small donation will make a huge difference. Every bit of support brings me closer to being able to fix the mould problem and keep the house safe. If you’re interested in contributing or simply want to learn more about the book, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

I will finally start a new job soon, too – but it will take me quite some time to save up the money that’s needed and we can’t wait much longer, since especially the mould is posing a real danger to the whole house as well as possibly causing health issues in the long term.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Whether you’re able to donate or not, sharing this post with others would mean the world to me.

Much love,

SP

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