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Back on our feet: Abril and two young children in Laredo
After a sudden redundancy, Abril is raising two young children alone and needs $5,250 to stay afloat for 6 months.
🇺🇸 Laredo, Texas, United States2,468 views
Last August I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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 $5,250 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,600
• Childcare and after-school care: $990
• Groceries and school meals: $1,100
• Course fees and exam costs: $560
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up
Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Greensboro.
you're not alone, Abril. Shared it with a few friends.