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Back on our feet: Andrés and three children under 8 in Madrid
A single mother in Madrid needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Andrés retrains.
🇪🇸 Madrid, Madrid, Spain2,044 views
After a divorce in March, I'm now raising three children under 8 on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $2,450 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,450
• Groceries and school meals: $370
• Course fees and exam costs: $630
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Andrés
Small update. $1,808 so far, the plan for course fees and exam costs is now scheduled.
Update from Madrid: the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending good thoughts, Andrés. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Lagos.
Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Bacoor.
Hope things get better soon, Andrés. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Praying for you, Andrés. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Thinking of you and your family, Andrés. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Embakasi.
Sending love, Andrés. I hope things turn around soon.
Take care, Andrés. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Good luck, Andrés. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Vadodara donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Vadodara.