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Back on our feet: Chukwuemeka and two young children in Badagry
Chukwuemeka and two young children need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
🇳🇬 Badagry, Lagos, Nigeria1,876 views
Last November I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $450 goes:
• Rent top-up: $140
• Childcare and after-school care: $120
• Groceries and school meals: $85
• Course fees and exam costs: $105
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Chukwuemeka
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Keep going, Chukwuemeka. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending good thoughts, Chukwuemeka. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Chukwuemeka?
Thank you. If you're in Badagry I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Sending love, Chukwuemeka. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Sending good thoughts, Chukwuemeka. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
How is Chukwuemeka doing now?
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted.
Praying for you, Chukwuemeka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Edinburgh.
Keep going, Chukwuemeka. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
Praying for you, Chukwuemeka. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning
sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up.
Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 28 people at work. Blessings