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Back on our feet: Damien and twin daughters in Strasbourg

Damien and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

🇫🇷 Strasbourg, Grand Est, France1,811 views
Damien Fleury
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Strasbourg
Last July I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a driver, 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 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 $2,800 goes: • Rent top-up: $940 • Childcare and after-school care: $770 • Groceries and school meals: $700 • Course fees and exam costs: $390 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Damien

Updates from Damien

  1. Update from Strasbourg: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Small update. $249 so far, the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Strasbourg: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Damien?

    • Damien FleuryOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Thank you. If you're in Strasbourg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • Sending strength, Damien. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Damien. This could happen to any of us. God bless

      • You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Strasbourg

        • Hope it all works out. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

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