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Back on our feet: Ethan and two young children in Pittsburgh
A single mother in Pittsburgh needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Ethan retrains.
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Since a sudden redundancy in December, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by March, 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 $3,750 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,200
• Childcare and after-school care: $960
• Groceries and school meals: $860
• Course fees and exam costs: $730
Thank you for reading my story.
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Gulu so I could bring a meal.
hope it all works out. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.
Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Pittsburgh
Wishing you peace, Ethan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Ethan. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Magelang but we're thinking of you. Take care.
thinking of you, Ethan. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.
Wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Birmingham.
Keep going, Ethan. Shared this with my family. I hope March is when things finally get easier. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Ethan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Nakuru so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Good luck, Ethan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 30 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Manchester.
Wishing you peace, Ethan. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Ethan. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
Sending strength, Ethan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't give up. All the best.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Love from Casablanca!
thinking of you and your family, Ethan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Pittsburgh.
sending love, Ethan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Salem