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Back on our feet: Jennifer and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in London

After a sudden redundancy, Jennifer is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $3,600 to stay afloat for 4 months.

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Jennifer H. Davidson
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London
Since a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer 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 $3,600 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,200 • Childcare and after-school care: $620 • Groceries and school meals: $1,050 • Course fees and exam costs: $730 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Rylee Schmidt

    hope things get better soon, Jennifer. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of London.

    • Tayo Abubakar Nwachukwu

      Thinking of you and your family, Jennifer. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

      • Paula Solís

        Hang in there, Jennifer. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

        • Kariuki Maina Mollel

          A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of London.

          • Damilola Favour Eze

            Best of luck, Jennifer. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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