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Back on our feet: Alexa and twin daughters in Nottingham
Alexa and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
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After a house fire in September, I'm now raising twin daughters 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 web developer 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 $4,000 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,100
• Childcare and after-school care: $840
• Groceries and school meals: $470
• Course fees and exam costs: $590
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Madrid!
thanks for sharing this, Alexa. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Ogbomosho.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Alexa
Sure. The biggest one is rent top-up, $2,100. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 11 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Take care, Alexa. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Take care. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Thủ Đức so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Nottingham
hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Busan
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.