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Aaliyah is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a divorce

A single father in Bristol needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Aaliyah retrains.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Bristol, England, United Kingdom2,825 views
Aaliyah T. Martinez
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Bristol
After a divorce in April, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,300 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $1,550 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $810 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $490 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $450 Every share and every dollar helps. - Aaliyah
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Aaliyah

  1. Small update. $709 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Alexa S. Clark ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10
  • Patricia H. Quiroga ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50

    โ€œGood luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Tallahasseeโ€

  • Guadalupe J. Castillo ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Pedro J. Fernandez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $5
  • Michelle S. Legaspi ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $70

    โ€œHope this helps. Only $70 but hope it helps.โ€

  • Frank Kwesi Quartey ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Gave what I could this week. - Tamaleโ€

  • Vino Dwi Lestari ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Magelangโ€

  • Asad Ahmed Jilani ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25

    โ€œHang in there. Thought of Aaliyah all day after reading this. - Hyderabadโ€

  • Chanida Pranee Eiamsa-ard ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Saw your post and had to give. - Pattayaโ€

  • Taner Sinan Bulut ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5

    โ€œSending love. My sister told me about this one. - Augsburgโ€

  • Mackenzie Wilson ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $500
  • Brielle F. Dean ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Eyob Teklu Getu ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $40

    โ€œAll the best. I'm in Gondar, thinking of you.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10
  • Sadie R. Page ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œEvery little bit. Thought of Aaliyah all day after reading this. - Savannahโ€

  • Rey H. Concepcion ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Hendra Surya ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $36.50
  • Aiden E. Li ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $38

    โ€œHope it all works out. From Mississauga with love. - Mississaugaโ€

  • Vladimir Anton Rudenko ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10

Reviews

2.9(9 reviews)

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  • Carlo F. Abad๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Mutua Okello Otieno๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Benoรฎt Damien Perez๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Parker E. Brewer๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Nazrul Abdul Banerjee๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Manee Nongnuch Saetang๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Qiang Yu Huang๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Mehwish Javeria Pasha๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Joyce Crawford๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Cynthia M. Thomas

    Wishing you the best, Aaliyah. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

    • Luis W. รvila

      Best of luck, Aaliyah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

      • Nhรขn Viแป‡t Diep

        Thanks for sharing this, Aaliyah. Hope you get there

        • Phong ฤแบกt Ly

          Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in San Jose but we're thinking of you. Take care

          • Pablo H. Zamora

            wishing you the best, Aaliyah. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Southampton.

            • Usha N. Randhawa

              Sending good thoughts, Aaliyah. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to San Francisco so I could bring a meal. Take care.

              • Subramanian T. Naidu

                Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. All the best!

                • Rashed Rashed Parvez

                  Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Bristol.

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