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Back on our feet: Elaine and four children in São Paulo

Elaine and four children need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

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Elaine Cláudia Souza
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São Paulo
Last June I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 September, 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 $1,100 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $280 • Course fees and exam costs: $220 • Rent top-up: $600 With deep gratitude, Elaine

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    “Praying for you. Hope the September deadline works out. - Salé”

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    “Thought of Elaine all day after reading this. - Madrid”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Elaine all day after reading this. - Sakai”

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    “Praying for you. Thought of Elaine all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope this helps. Thought of Elaine all day after reading this. - Essen”

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    “Praying for you. I'm in Casablanca, thinking of you. - Casablanca”

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  • Soledad Serrano🇲🇽Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Lester E. Domingo🇵🇭Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • David T. Reed🇨🇦Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Jiro Shun Sasaki🇯🇵Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Alejandro C. RangelVerified organizationPhoto verified

    Take care, Elaine. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of São Paulo

    • Stay strong. Shared this with my family. Love from Kasarani

      • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of São Paulo

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

          • Thanks for sharing this, Elaine. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

            • Thanks for sharing this, Elaine. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from São Paulo

              • Thanks for sharing this, Elaine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Warsaw donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of São Paulo

                • Willow F. QuarlesPhoto verified

                  Praying for you, Elaine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                  • Hang in there. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Kraków

                    • Alberto N. SalazarPhoto verified

                      hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

                      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Thinking of São Paulo

                        • Wyatt D. OwensPhoto verified

                          Praying for you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of São Paulo.

                          • keep going, Elaine. Shared it with a few friends. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                            • So sorry you're going through this. 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. Greetings from El Paso.

                              • keep going, Elaine. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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