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Back on our feet: Henry and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Gwagwalada
A single parent in Gwagwalada needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Henry retrains.
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After the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $450 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $185
• Groceries and school meals: $120
• Course fees and exam costs: $145
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Henry
Updates from Henry
Small update. $199 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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- Jabu T. Naidoo 🇿🇦 · $42
- Ajay S. Rawat 🇮🇳 · $30
“Hope it all works out. From Nagpur with love.”
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- Hauwa Ngozi Tijani 🇳🇬 · $20
“All the best! - Wudil”
- Saima Uzma Rana 🇵🇰 · $20
- Sakda Sakda Nakpong 🇹🇭 · $15
- Sheila G. Aguilar 🇵🇭 · $10
- Chloe Robinson 🇺🇸 · $5
“Hope this helps. Saw your post and had to give. - Austin”
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So sorry you're going through this, Henry. Hope you get there. Sent it to 34 people at work. All the best.