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Back on our feet: Ben and twin daughters in Berlin

After a long illness, Ben is raising twin daughters alone and needs $2,050 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Ben Lange
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Berlin
After a long illness in December, 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 bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by February, 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 $2,050 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $400 • Rent top-up: $1,100 • Childcare and after-school care: $550 I hope life is good to you.
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  • Dumisani E. Mokoena

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

    • Cherry J. Tolentino

      Thinking of you, Ben. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Komal A. Kulkarni

        Sending good thoughts, Ben. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

        • Prince Zakaria

          Sending good thoughts, Ben. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

          • Rohit G. TiwariID verified

            Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

            • Priya F. Chopra

              Rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

              • Anna Lieke Van Dam

                Hang in there, Ben. Hope you get there

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