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Back on our feet: Ika and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Jakarta

A single mother in Jakarta needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Ika retrains.

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Ika Mega Siregar
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Jakarta
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 retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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: $190 • Course fees and exam costs: $130 • Rent top-up: $130 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Inés L. Valdez

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Caloocan!

    • Sangita Puja Baral

      Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Mapo.

      • Herman K. Villanueva

        So sorry you're going through this, Ika. Hope you get there. Love from Athens.

        • Tabitha Nafula Lyimo

          Thinking of you and your family, Ika. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.

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