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Back on our feet: Hazel and three children under 8 in Newcastle

After a house fire, Hazel is raising three children under 8 alone and needs $3,700 to stay afloat for 5 months.

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Hazel D. Ryan
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Newcastle
After a house fire in December, I'm now raising three children under 8 on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 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 $3,700 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $960 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,400 • Rent top-up: $1,340 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Hazel
#single-parent#family#stability

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Hazel all day after reading this.”

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    “Sending love. Thought of Hazel all day after reading this. - Brasília”

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  • Valentina G. CamposID verified

    Wishing you peace, Hazel. Your post was clear and honest

    • Huda Asma Sarkis

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Cần Thơ.

      • Hasan Mia

        Wishing you peace, Hazel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up

        • Bukola Jumoke Ekwueme

          Thanks for sharing this, Hazel. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

          • Chiamaka Yewande ZakariAddress verified

            Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Thinking of Newcastle.

            • Stephanie W. Fields

              Hang in there, Hazel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best!

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