The moment I found out I was pregnant, I started to feel depressed knowing I will go on a 2-month maternity leave without savings. Not enough fund to pay my 2 months’ rent, bills, utilities and other needs. I looked for a part-time job online to help me pay some bills. But because my pregnancy was delicate, I needed all the rest I could get. I couldn’t keep up with the projects assigned to me, so I quit.
One day, as I was lazily scrolling through Facebook, I noticed that I have been seeing an advertisement about Bitcoin wallet here in our country. So many times, I’ve seen the ad but was not interested because I did not have any idea about crypto currency. But since I have been seeing it for more than a dozen times, I thought that maybe, just maybe, it is the answer to my prayers (I did not ask much though). I downloaded the app and invested $40 at first, so it would not hurt so much if I lose that money. After 3 weeks, my $40 became $100, so I added another $40 and see how much I can get. I let my money ride the waves of trading (I have zero idea about trading and I wish I had someone who can teach me the basics). I totally forgot about it.
Then came my due date, it was December of last year, I went to the hospital and gave birth. Down hearted due to the fear of not having enough money to pay my hospital bills, I felt so down, alone and sad that I was about to panic. As I was in my room waiting for my baby to be roomed in, I saw the app on my phone. I opened it and remembered the small amount I “stashed” in my Bitcoin wallet. After three months and after forgetting the money, it had grown from $80 (the amount I invested) to $560. That amount is already big in our country and I was able to pay all my hospital bills and had some extra for my vitamins.
I was very thankful to Bitcoin from saving me at that moment in my life when I felt no one could help me financially. I had all the support and prayers from friends and family, but I did not want to be a burden to them.
Now, I am slowly learning and reading some e-books and articles about crypto currency trading. I can feel my brain being “squeezed” trying to absorb all information about trading, but I know I will get to understand this world someday. It may be overwhelming for a first-timer like me but I know time and dedication will help me understand and grasp the knowledge I need to be a successful trader someday.
ChimesWinter