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Back on our feet: Josephine and twin daughters in Southampton

Josephine and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.

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Josephine S. Evans
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Southampton
Since the death of my husband in October, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 January, 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,950 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $1,600 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $990 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $820 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $540 Thanks for reading all this.

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    โ€œThought of Josephine all day after reading this. - Parramattaโ€

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    โ€œStay strong. Thought of Josephine all day after reading this.โ€

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    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Thinking of you, Josephine. Shared it with a few friends.

    • Take care, Josephine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Bogor

      • Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

        • Good luck, Josephine. Hope you get there.

          • sending good thoughts, Josephine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 23 people at work.

            • how is Josephine doing now?

              • Stay strong, Josephine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Cairo this morning

                • Wishing you peace, Josephine. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Southampton.

                  • Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. After 15 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                    • Wishing you peace, Josephine. Hope this works out for you. After 27 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

                      • I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Southampton.

                        • Take care, Josephine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                          • Wishing you peace. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Glasgow.

                            • Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Bonny.

                              • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Southampton.

                                • Bo-ra Jung-hee JeonPhoto verified

                                  Thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

                                  • Gaurav C. SaxenaPhoto verified

                                    Good luck, Josephine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Burnaby.

                                    • Hope it all works out, Josephine. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                                      • keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Southampton

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