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Back on our feet: Diya and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Manchester
After a divorce, Diya is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $4,150 to stay afloat for 6 months.
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After a divorce in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 bookkeeper 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 $4,150 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,750
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,150
• Groceries and school meals: $520
• Course fees and exam costs: $730
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Keep going, Diya. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Quezon City but we're thinking of you. Take care!
Rooting for you, Diya. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Manchester!