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Back on our feet: Günter and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Mannheim
Günter and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
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After a sudden redundancy in July, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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 $2,600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,450
• Groceries and school meals: $520
• Childcare and after-school care: $630
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Günter
Quick update: $1,069 raised so far (41%). I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($417). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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You're not alone, Günter. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Good luck, Günter. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Nashik.