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Back on our feet: Avery and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Edinburgh
A single father in Edinburgh needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Avery retrains.
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Since a long illness in April, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,050
• Childcare and after-school care: $930
• Groceries and school meals: $1,100
• Course fees and exam costs: $320
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Avery
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your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from San Jose.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. After 11 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
Thinking of you, Avery. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in São Paulo donated after I showed her your page
Thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Arusha.