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Back on our feet: Abena and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Accra
Abena and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a divorce.
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After a divorce in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 December, 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $550 goes:
• Rent top-up: $210
• Childcare and after-school care: $135
• Groceries and school meals: $75
• Course fees and exam costs: $130
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Abena
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“From my family to yours. Thought of Abena all day after reading this. - Fort Worth”
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“Hope things get better. I'm in Noida, thinking of you.”
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“Blessings. Thought of Abena all day after reading this.”
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“From my family to yours. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Salvador”
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So sorry you're going through this, Abena. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thanks for sharing this, Abena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Thinking of Accra.
Stay strong, Abena. This could happen to any of us.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Accra
Best of luck, Abena. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings