#ShareYourBCHStory
#Activity1
These past few weeks, I’ve been thinking a lot about wanting to try new things, become a new version of myself, and discover what I truly want to do in life—not only for myself, but also as a mother of a child with Special Need. One of my goals is to find ways to increase my income so I can continue supporting my son’s therapy and future needs, Its not really enough my work to support him. Many people don’t see the part behind the scenes. Every week, my son needs around ₱2,000 for his therapy sessions alone. On top of that, we have to travel from our municipality to Lucena because that’s where the therapy center is located. Our transportation expenses can reach almost another ₱1500 and that doesn’t even include food and other small expenses during the trip. The journey itself takes almost three hours, and we do this because we want to give him the support he needs.
He also has a tutor because, due to his condition, it can be difficult for him to keep up with school at the same pace as other children. As parents, we do everything we can to help him learn, grow, and become more independent.
At first, I came across a blue app where I saw many mothers helping each other overcome toxic trends and negativity online. Then one day, I saw a post about finding an escape, a community that wasn’t toxic, and learning about Bitcoin. The person who posted it added me to a group chat. By the way, her name is
@Chucha —thank you, sis!
She and the community patiently taught us how to open and use BCHNostr. They answered our questions, encouraged us, and helped us not to be afraid of trying something new.
Yes, at first, it was simply an escape for me. But as I continued learning and studying, I realized it was becoming something more.
Nowadays, we need to move with the flow of innovation and develop digital knowledge because if we stop learning, we risk being left behind.
I actually knew about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies a long time ago, maybe around 2019. Unfortunately, during that time, my focus was entirely on my son when he was only three years old because I felt there were developmental concerns that needed my full attention. Looking back, I sometimes wonder if I missed an opportunity to explore this world earlier.
That’s why when I found a community like this, I felt overwhelmed—in a good way. It felt like I was rediscovering a part of myself that had been waiting to explore since 2019.
Every day, I learn something new here. I’ve started sharing parts of myself that I never shared on other apps. I know it’s not a completely private place, but somehow it feels comfortable to share, learn, and connect with people who understand.
And maybe that’s not a bad thing after all.
@Nengste1
One thing that makes BCHNostr different for me is the community behind it. They genuinely want everyone to learn, explore, and understand how everything works. They never made us feel small, inferior, or ashamed for not knowing anything about Bitcoin or technology.
Instead, they patiently answered our questions, guided us step by-step, and encouraged us to keep trying and learning. Their goal was not to show how much they knew, but to help others grow and learn alongside them.
For someone like me, who is just starting this journey, that kind of support means a lot. It gave me confidence to explore a world that once felt intimidating and out of reach.
Learning becomes easier when people choose to teach with patience instead of judgment.