Help me feel visible again, for my 30th birthday

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Given by 12 generous donors in around 3 months

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Hi there,

I need your help to feel 'visible' again.

I just turned 30years old and didn't get to celebrate the big THREE O, as life with multiple youngsters it can get quite busy.

Those close to us know the details, but the short version is that recently we were surprised with another blessing.

Recovery was a journey, as we had a life threatening close-call for both myself and little Zoey, due to 'Placenta Ubruption'. Zoey means Life!

As a mom of multiples (we now have 4 kiddos under the age of 6) I lately started feeling like I am 'fading away', becoming 'invisible as an individual', becoming 'invisible as a woman'. My identity as individual feels like it is slowly 'fading'. I hear my new name is "the mom with the bunch'o kids".

I am both proud, and greatful, to be a mom to my kiddos, however, I am so much more than "just a mom". By feeling visible, by feeling like more than "just a mom" I can 'be the best mom I can be'. Weird how that works, right!

They say it takes a village, and thats where your come in:

I need your help please - help me by donating your spare change, so I can buy equiment for my little business so I can start designing stuff, work on my creativity, my individual identity, whilst raising my kids and earning for my family and gaining a new skill. 'Feeling visible' would be such a great 30th birthday celebration!

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

Kind Regards

Demi

Use of funds

Equipment (laser engraver),software and materials (engraving sheets) for my own little 'personalised gifts business'

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Thank you for your support so far  8 August 2023

Your support has made such a difference, and I just want to thank you!

I have now been able to buy a 2nd hand machine (thank you trade me) to start my little business, and soon I will be able to afford the accessories and materials and officially launch mid September.

I wouldn't have been able to do this without your support.

I thank you, with lots of gratitude & appreciation!

Kind Regards

Demi

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Lynn
Lynn on 27 Jul 2023
Wishing you all the best in your new venture xx
$50
Demi Gouws

Thank you so much for your support during my new journey Lynn, and thank you for your generous donation, it means so much to me! Xx

Demi Gouws
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 20 Jul 2023
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Demi Gouws

Thank you so much for your donation, I appreciate it a lot :). This brings me so much closer to my goal, Kind Regards, Demi

Demi Gouws
Jonny and Oana
Jonny and Oana on 08 Jul 2023
All the best for the new endeavour
$200
Demi Gouws

Thank you so much for your donation guys, I appreciate it a lot! Was both awesome and inspiring hearing your startup story about your own business, thank you for sharing that with me Xx

Demi Gouws
Private Donor
Private Donor on 20 Jun 2023
We support you in your journey Demi
$100
Demi Gouws

Thank you for your generous donation! I am so much closer to my goal now :)

Demi Gouws
Elizabeth
Elizabeth on 17 Jun 2023
Baie sterkte met jou nuwe uitdaging.
Private
Demi Gouws

Baie dankie tannie vir die ondersteuning, dit meen so baie vir my en ons hele gesin!

Demi Gouws

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This campaign started on 11 Jun 2023 and ended on 12 Sep 2023.