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Back on our feet: Cooper and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Derry

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

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Cooper S. Ross
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Derry
After the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 teaching assistant 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 $2,800 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $820 • Childcare and after-school care: $770 • Rent top-up: $1,210 I hope life is good to you.

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  • Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

    • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 20 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      • Hope it all works out, Cooper. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Setagaya.

        • Praying for you, Cooper. Hope this works out for you. God bless.

          • thanks for sharing this, Cooper. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Cooper. Hope you get there. Take care

              • hope it all works out, Cooper. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

                • Praying for you, Cooper. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Kozhikode.

                  • Wishing you the best, Cooper. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

                    • Hope things get better soon. 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.

                      • I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Vadodara but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Derry.

                        • your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Southampton.

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