*The story in English is below*

Bok svima,

moje ime je Tamara i živim sa svojim psom Shambhom.

Prije nekoliko mjeseci moj se život potpuno okrenuo naglavačke. Nakon 12 godina zajedničkog života otkrila sam da je moj zaručnik – moj životni partner i partner u poslu koji smo gradili – razvio ozbiljnu ovisnost o alkoholu i drogama. Kao što neki od vas znaju, i sama sam bivša ovisnica, pa sam, kada je sve priznao, pokušala imati razumijevanja. No ubrzo je sve izašlo na vidjelo: bilo je varanja, laži i sva naša ušteđevina je nestala.

Kada sam tražila da ode na liječenje, okrenuo se protiv mene. Izbacio me iz našeg doma u Irskoj. Izgubila sam ne samo dom, nego i posao u tvrtki (registriranoj na njegovo ime), što me ostavilo bez prihoda, zdravstvenog osiguranja i prava na naknadu za nezaposlene ovdje.

Jedina nekretnina koju posjedujem je mala nedovršena kuća u središnjoj Hrvatskoj, koju sam kupila nakon što smo moja sestra i ja prodale imovinu koju smo naslijedile nakon majčine smrti. Tako smo se Shambho i ja preselili ovdje. Život u ovom selu miran je i na mnogo načina podržava oporavak, ali zime dosežu i do -10 °C, a kuća je daleko od toga da ima sve uvjete za život. Zabati su samo od šperploče bez izolacije, nema prave kuhinje ni spavaće sobe, a grijanje je veliki problem. Imam staru peć na drva koja zahtijeva popravak, a potrebna su nam i drva da bismo preživjeli zimu.

Uz sve to, još uvijek moram preseliti sve svoje stvari iz Irske u Hrvatsku, što je samo po sebi veliki trošak.

Našla sam posao kao njegovateljica starije žene s invaliditetom, ali moja plaća ovdje iznosi samo 600 € mjesečno. Pokriva osnovne troškove, ali nije dovoljna za završetak kuće, pripremu za hladne mjesece i troškove preseljenja.

Mnogi od vas pitali su me kako mogu pomoći. Zato vam se i obraćam. Svaka donacija – mala ili velika – ići će izravno prema tome da ova kuća postane siguran i topao dom za mene i Shambha.

Nažalost, GoFoundMe ne radi u Hrvatskoj pa će sredstva ići preko mog računa u Irskoj.

Od srca vam hvala. Vaša podrška znači više nego što riječi mogu izraziti.

S zahvalnošću,

Tamara & Shambho ❤️

Hello,

my name is Tamara, and I live with my dog, Shambho.

A few months ago, my life turned upside down. After 12 years together, I discovered that my fiancé—my partner in life and in the business we built—had developed a severe addiction to alcohol and substances. As some of you know, I’m a recovered addict myself, so when he admitted everything, I tried to be understanding. But soon, the truth came crashing down: there had been cheating, lies, and all of our savings were gone.

When I asked him to seek treatment, he turned against me. He forced me out of our home in Ireland. I lost not only my home but also my job in the company (registered in his name), leaving me without income, health insurance, or unemployment benefits here.

The only property I own is a small unfinished house in central Croatia, which I bought after my sister and I sold the property we inherited after my mother passed away. So Shambho and I moved here.

Life in this village is quiet and healing in many ways, but winters reach -10°C, and the house is far from livable. The gable walls are only plywood with no insulation, there is no proper kitchen or bedroom, and heating is a huge concern. I have an old wood stove that needs repairs, and managed to secure only half off needed firewood to make it through the winter.

On top of that, I still need to move all of my belongings from Ireland to Croatia, which will be a costly process on its own.

I found a job caring for an elderly disabled woman, but my salary here is just €600 a month. It covers the very basics, but it’s not enough to finish the house, prepare for the cold months ahead, and cover moving expenses.

Many of you have asked how you can help. This is why I’m reaching out. Any contribution—big or small—will go directly toward making this house safe and warm for Shambho and me.

Unfortunately, GoFundMe doesn't operate in Croatia so the founds will go through my Irish bank account.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your support means more than words can say.

With gratitude,

Tamara & Shambho ❤️