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The Woman Who Always Helped Others Is Now Asking for Help. Faith is carrying us forward, but we need a lifeline.
My name is Chelle, and asking for help is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.
For most of my life, I have been blessed to be in a position where I could help others. Through God’s grace, I built a successful career, starting at just 16 years old as a part-time retail adviser and eventually working my way up to Head and Director of Marketing roles.
I was fortunate enough to support my family, and I always tried to give back wherever I could—through charity, volunteering, and helping those who were struggling. I never imagined that one day I would find myself needing that same help….
In September 2023, I was made redundant. During that season, I felt God calling me to serve in a deeper way. My faith has always been central to my life, having been raised Roman Catholic, and I wanted to dedicate my time and gifts to helping others.
Not long after, an opportunity opened up at my local parish where I had already been volunteering. I started a part-time role as a Pastoral Coordinator, earning minimum wage. Financially, it was a huge step down from the career I had built, but I didn’t take the role for the salary. I took it because I genuinely believed God was calling me to do it. It was the Holy Spirit. Many people thought I was crazy to leave behind the security and income I once had, but I felt immense peace in serving others, supporting my community, and living out my faith in a meaningful way.
Alongside this role, I also worked and volunteered as a carer, supporting a young adult with Down’s syndrome—an experience that was both humbling and rewarding. For nearly two years, I loved every moment of this chapter of my life. Thankfully, I had savings and had always been careful with money. Those savings allowed me to support myself and my family while working in a role that I felt called to do. But when my employment ended, everything hit us at once and nothing prepared me for what would come next.
Soon after, my mum became sick and was no longer able to work. As a family, we used every resource we had to keep going. Savings were exhausted. We did everything we could to stay afloat from Credit cards, loans and pensions in addition to our savings. I have been caring for my mum full time while trying to support my family through one of the most difficult periods we have ever faced. We are struggling with mortgages, household bills, debt repayments, and the rising cost of everyday living. Universal Credit helps, but it doesn’t come close to covering our essential expenses. I am applying for jobs every single day—anything from supermarket positions to senior leadership roles. Titles no longer matter to me. My focus is simply finding stable employment so I can support my family, pay our bills, clear our debts, and help us rebuild our lives and get back on our feet.
For those who know me, they know how difficult it is for me to share this publicly. I have always been the person helping others. I never imagined I would one day be the one asking for help. Yet here I am, humbly reaching out because I have run out of options.
When I was in a good position financially, with Gods’ grace - I was able to help save the family home through a difficult time of divorce. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I’m now appealing for help, for support, compassion and kindness.
Any donation, no matter how small, would be a lifeline for me and my family during this incredibly challenging time. Your support would help us keep a roof over our heads, cover essential living costs, and give us the breathing space we desperately need while I continue searching for work whilst caring for my mum as she recovers.
If you are unable to donate, your prayers, encouragement, and sharing of this fundraiser would mean just as much. This experience has taught me how quickly circumstances can change. I’ve known seasons of abundance and seasons of hardship. I’ve learned that financial struggles can happen to anyone, regardless of how hard they have worked or how carefully they have planned. It has given me a deeper compassion for those facing difficulties that others may never see.
Despite everything, I continue to hold onto my faith. I believe God has carried us this far and will continue to make a way forward, even when I cannot see it. But I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Some days feel overwhelming. Some days I wonder how we will get through the next month. Still, I choose faith over fear. My hope is not only to get through this season but one day to be in a position to help others again, just as I have been blessed to do throughout my life.
If my story has touched your heart and you feel able to help, please know that my gratitude is beyond words. Every prayer, every donation, every message of support means more than I can express. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for your kindness, and for standing with my family during one of the hardest chapters of our lives. May God bless you abundantly.
If anyone is going through similar hardship and has lost hope, I pray God gives you the strength and brings you through it.
With love and sincere gratitude from my family & I,
Chelle x
My name is Chelle, and asking for help is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.
For most of my life, I have been blessed to be in a position where I could help others. Through God’s grace, I built a successful career, starting at just 16 years old as a part-time retail adviser and eventually working my way up to Head and Director of Marketing roles.
I was fortunate enough to support my family, and I always tried to give back wherever I could—through charity, volunteering, and helping those who were struggling. I never imagined that one day I would find myself needing that same help….
In September 2023, I was made redundant. During that season, I felt God calling me to serve in a deeper way. My faith has always been central to my life, having been raised Roman Catholic, and I wanted to dedicate my time and gifts to helping others.
Not long after, an opportunity opened up at my local parish where I had already been volunteering. I started a part-time role as a Pastoral Coordinator, earning minimum wage. Financially, it was a huge step down from the career I had built, but I didn’t take the role for the salary. I took it because I genuinely believed God was calling me to do it. It was the Holy Spirit. Many people thought I was crazy to leave behind the security and income I once had, but I felt immense peace in serving others, supporting my community, and living out my faith in a meaningful way.
Alongside this role, I also worked and volunteered as a carer, supporting a young adult with Down’s syndrome—an experience that was both humbling and rewarding. For nearly two years, I loved every moment of this chapter of my life. Thankfully, I had savings and had always been careful with money. Those savings allowed me to support myself and my family while working in a role that I felt called to do. But when my employment ended, everything hit us at once and nothing prepared me for what would come next.
Soon after, my mum became sick and was no longer able to work. As a family, we used every resource we had to keep going. Savings were exhausted. We did everything we could to stay afloat from Credit cards, loans and pensions in addition to our savings. I have been caring for my mum full time while trying to support my family through one of the most difficult periods we have ever faced. We are struggling with mortgages, household bills, debt repayments, and the rising cost of everyday living. Universal Credit helps, but it doesn’t come close to covering our essential expenses. I am applying for jobs every single day—anything from supermarket positions to senior leadership roles. Titles no longer matter to me. My focus is simply finding stable employment so I can support my family, pay our bills, clear our debts, and help us rebuild our lives and get back on our feet.
For those who know me, they know how difficult it is for me to share this publicly. I have always been the person helping others. I never imagined I would one day be the one asking for help. Yet here I am, humbly reaching out because I have run out of options.
When I was in a good position financially, with Gods’ grace - I was able to help save the family home through a difficult time of divorce. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I’m now appealing for help, for support, compassion and kindness.
Any donation, no matter how small, would be a lifeline for me and my family during this incredibly challenging time. Your support would help us keep a roof over our heads, cover essential living costs, and give us the breathing space we desperately need while I continue searching for work whilst caring for my mum as she recovers.
If you are unable to donate, your prayers, encouragement, and sharing of this fundraiser would mean just as much. This experience has taught me how quickly circumstances can change. I’ve known seasons of abundance and seasons of hardship. I’ve learned that financial struggles can happen to anyone, regardless of how hard they have worked or how carefully they have planned. It has given me a deeper compassion for those facing difficulties that others may never see.
Despite everything, I continue to hold onto my faith. I believe God has carried us this far and will continue to make a way forward, even when I cannot see it. But I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Some days feel overwhelming. Some days I wonder how we will get through the next month. Still, I choose faith over fear. My hope is not only to get through this season but one day to be in a position to help others again, just as I have been blessed to do throughout my life.
If my story has touched your heart and you feel able to help, please know that my gratitude is beyond words. Every prayer, every donation, every message of support means more than I can express. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for your kindness, and for standing with my family during one of the hardest chapters of our lives. May God bless you abundantly.
If anyone is going through similar hardship and has lost hope, I pray God gives you the strength and brings you through it.
With love and sincere gratitude from my family & I,
Chelle x
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