Congratulations and best wishes poured in for a once-homeless dad who is set to marry his childhood sweetheart.
Kurt Sacharewicz and Suzanne Taylor first dated when the pair were teenagers at high school in Runcorn before they went their separate ways, each going on to begin new relationships. Years later Kurt, who had a become a dad, was left homeless after the breakdown of his relationship in his mid 30s.
He soon ended up in sheltered accomodation, after having to give up his house for a flat, then his flat for the streets when he could no longer afford to pay his bills. He spoke of how he "spiralled" and suffered extreme anxiety that left him unable to go outside during his time without a home.
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Yet, years later Kurt got wind Suzanne had been talking about their past relationship after she split with her partner at the time. Soon the pair were put in touch by mutual acquaintences and began to speak to each other once again - beginning to date once more in 2021.
Kurt told the ECHO: "She was sat with her friend I think and they were talking about relationships.
"She said something like 'the only person who was ever really nice to me was Kurt'. A relative of mine told me she'd been talking about me and soon we got talking again and hit it off from day one.
"I wasn't good around people as it set off my anxiety but Suzanne has always been a lovely soul and has never had a bad bone in her body. She basically saved me.
"We're getting married in August. We're going to get married in Runcorn where we're from."
Congratulations and best wishes to the engaged couple have since poured in after the ECHO shared the story of "amazing man and friend" Kurt and his fiancee yesterday.
On Facebook, Jacinta Smith said they were a "beautiful couple" together, adding: "Congratulations to you. Wishing you all the best in life."
Others said their marriage was "meant to be" and said the rekindling of their relationship was "absolutely heartwarming."
Friend Neil Magee said: "I know Kirky (Kurt). Absolute amazing man and friend.
"One of the best. I can't wait to attend their wedding.
"Kirky is a top lad."
Wendy Clark said: "Wishing the both of you a beautiful future together."
Helena Daniels gave her "congratulations" to the couple, adding: "Hope you have a happy life together."
Theresa Rogers said: "Congratulations on your engagement, what a beautiful story. God bless you both, hope you have an amazing life together.
Commenting beneath the story, ECHO readers wished the couple the best of luck and "every happiness."
Scouselove1 said: "A lovely story ... just what we all need. Good luck for the future."
Lizzard said: "Amazing, I hope you are both happy and settled now. Good luck in whatever your future holds."
Bunny Mcgarry said: "Aww you guys! Don't even know you but still happy for you both."
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