Having a house to live in without fear of having to give it back for not being able to pay...
The worries of the house loan, the expenses of other associated health problems, Blake's expenses (who suffers from spinal disco-spondylosis, bilateral hip dysplasia, arthrosis), do not allow us to have the peace that we need and deserve. We just wanted, Blake and I, to get home every day, with the certainty that no one could ever take it for us...
No human being should live with this fear. A home is a dignified right. But for 90% of the Portuguese it is a nightmare, a struggle, a concern that lasts for years.
About the author
My name is Rita Carvalho.
I suffer from a chronic alopecia disease that has caused me to lose my hair over the years. At the end of 2022 I decided to shave at once. It was tough. I got home and only had my big dog, Blake, adopted (abandoned 2x), who also has flaws in his fur... he didn't even notice that I had no hair. He jumped up as usual, euphoric, licked me with the usual love. Smile. And in that moment it all made sense. There are people with problems far worse than mine, that's for sure. But I also know what I do daily to help those around me and those in need. Today I'm here asking for myself and my Blake
