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Back on our feet: Claire and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Austin
Claire and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
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Since a long illness in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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 $5,150 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,850
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,450
• Groceries and school meals: $870
• Course fees and exam costs: $980
Thank you for reading my story.
- Claire
Updates from Claire
We're at 38% thanks to 39 of you. I made the first payment toward rent top-up. More news soon.
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Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Jakarta Barat donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Hope it all works out, Claire. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best
thinking of you and your family, Claire. Hope this works out for you. God bless
Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Duque de Caxias but we're thinking of you.
Sending love, Claire. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 22 people at work. Take care.
sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Fort Portal.
Hope it all works out, Claire. Shared this with my family. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
So sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care.
Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Saint-Denis