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Back on our feet: Frank and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Oakland
After my partner leaving, Frank is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $3,850 to stay afloat for 6 months.
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Since my partner leaving in June, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 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 $3,850 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,050
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,000
• Groceries and school meals: $960
• Course fees and exam costs: $840
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Frank
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wishing you peace, Frank. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings
hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Oakland.
Sending good thoughts, Frank. Your post was clear and honest.
Thanks for sharing this, Frank. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Rome so I could bring a meal!
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted!
Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.