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Back on our feet: Aiden and three children under 11 in Bristol
A single mother in Bristol needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Aiden retrains.
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Last September I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $2,950 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,250
• Childcare and after-school care: $570
• Groceries and school meals: $730
• Course fees and exam costs: $400
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Hang in there, Aiden. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Madrid
Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Rome.
How is Aiden doing now?
thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Nashik donated after I showed her your page
what's already covered and what's the $2,950 for?
Rent top-up is $1,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.
take care, Aiden. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Los Angeles.
thanks for sharing this, Aiden. Your post was clear and honest
you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Bonny.
this could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Dar es Salaam but we're thinking of you!
best of luck, Aiden. This could happen to any of us. After 10 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.