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Back on our feet: Amber and four children in Springfield
After my partner leaving, Amber is raising four children alone and needs $3,150 to stay afloat for 6 months.
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After my partner leaving in August, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a care worker, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $3,150 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,300
• Rent top-up: $1,350
• Groceries and school meals: $500
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Amber
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Hang in there, Amber. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Thinking of you and your family. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Springfield!
Thinking of you and your family. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Springfield
Hope things get better soon, Amber. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Keep going, Amber. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.