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Back on our feet: Abigail and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Hamilton
After a long illness, Abigail is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $4,650 to stay afloat for 5 months.
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Since a long illness in May, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $4,650 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,300
• Childcare and after-school care: $800
• Groceries and school meals: $940
• Course fees and exam costs: $610
Thanks for reading all this.
- Abigail
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from San Antonio.
Thanks for sharing this, Abigail. Looking forward to the next update.
sending strength. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Hamilton.
Thinking of you, Abigail. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Cork.
Rooting for you, Abigail. Hope this works out for you.
Hope things get better soon, Abigail. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.