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Back on our feet: Brandon and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Bristol

Brandon and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

🇬🇧 BS7 6HD, Bristol, England, United Kingdom2,166 views
Brandon W. Montgomery
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Bristol
Since the death of my husband in July, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, 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 October, 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 $3,300 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $590 • Course fees and exam costs: $430 • Rent top-up: $2,280 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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  • Donna Wade🇦🇺Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Delivered on promises

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Practical and effective help

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Practical and effective help

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Very responsive and caring

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

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  • Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted.

    • Rooting for you, Brandon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Bristol.

      • hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.

        • You're not alone, Brandon. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

          • Keep going, Brandon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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