Hi, my name is Sandra, and I’m a teenager. Two years ago, I had to drop out of school because my anxiety got too severe. Eventually, I couldn’t even leave the house anymore, and I developed agoraphobia and consequently, I lost most of my friends. Even when I used to go to school, my anxiety made it impossible to attend regularly, meaning I fell behind leaving me feel lost with no direction. I started getting homeschooled, but I still felt very alone and scared of everything outside.

All I want in life is to play the piano. It’s my dream, my purpose, and the only thing that makes me feel like there’s a future waiting for me. It's the only place my anxiety disappears. The piano gives me a sense of direction and belonging. It understands me when words fail, it's like my therapy, it makes me feel like me again.

I can play a little on my own, but I dream of becoming a concert pianist one day. I want to stand on a stage, look at the crowd, and play my heart out, even though big crowds normally scare me. I want to prove to myself (and maybe to others like me) that fear doesn’t have to win.

But I can’t afford piano lessons. My family is struggling financially, and lessons are too expensive.

I know I’m just one person, but this dream means everything to me. Piano is the one place where I feel safe and hopeful. If you could help, even a little, or show your support in any way, it would mean the absolute world to me. You wouldn’t just be paying for lessons… you’d be giving me a chance to heal and to grow, and maybe one day to step on stage without fear.

Thank you for reading this,

Thank you for caring,

Thank you for your support,

And thank you for helping me find me and my courage again.

Sandra :) x