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Back on our feet: Jayden and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Manukau
Jayden and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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Last May I went through the death of my husband, and 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 bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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:
• Course fees and exam costs: $400
• Rent top-up: $1,550
• Groceries and school meals: $650
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Jayden
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“Hope things get better. Thought of Jayden all day after reading this. - Campinas”
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sending good thoughts, Jayden. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Jayden. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.
Praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
hope things get better soon, Jayden. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. God bless.
Good luck. Shared this with my family. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Manukau
Keep going, Jayden. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless