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Back on our feet: Balaji and three children under 6 in Rajkot

Balaji and three children under 6 need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.

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Balaji T. Chandrasekhar
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Rajkot
Since a sudden redundancy in June, I'm now raising three children under 6 on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 August, 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 $500 goes: • Rent top-up: $150 • Childcare and after-school care: $110 • Groceries and school meals: $130 • Course fees and exam costs: $110 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Sorcha B. Mahony

    This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Bornova

    • Violet Reid

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in London this morning.

      • Hana Khadija Abdallah

        thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

        • Wegayehu Lemma

          Wishing you the best, Balaji. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 30 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from São Paulo

          • Dinda Rina Lestari

            You're not alone, Balaji. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Rajkot

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