Experiences

You are never alone. Here you can read the stories of other residents of the municipality of Leeuwarden and how they were helped with their financial questions/problems.

“Until last year, I was just surviving. Now I can finally focus on the future.”

Laura, 22 years old

Laura is 22 years old and was in debt a few years ago. Now she is almost out of debt and can focus on the future. She is glad she sought help.

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“The sooner you get help, the sooner you can move on”

Manon, 37 years old

Manon is a single mother. Her worries about money began years ago, but it wasn’t until much later that she sought help. She has been debt-free since last year.

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“Don’t hesitate to seek help if you can’t pay your bills. The sooner, the better. And never lose hope.”

Tariq, 36 years old

Tariq ended up on the streets after a divorce, without a permanent home and income. With the help of the municipality, he was able to reduce his financial problems.

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“Two years ago, I had nothing left. Now I’m even able to save money.”

Gerard, 78 years old

Gerard was so worried about money that he became depressed. With the right help, he was able to start paying off his debts. Life feels a lot easier now.

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