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Back on our feet: Laura and twin daughters in Venice
Laura and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
🇮🇹 Veneto, Italy1,630 views
Last March I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a driver, 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 July, 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 $2,700 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $790
• Rent top-up: $1,050
• Groceries and school meals: $860
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Laura
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Rooting for you, Laura. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Los Angeles
Praying for you, Laura. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 21 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Santos
thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Venice.