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Back on our feet: Luis and three children under 10 in Columbia
Luis and three children under 10 need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
🇺🇸 Columbia, Missouri, United States3,207 views
After a sudden redundancy in June, I'm now raising three children under 10 on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by September, 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 $3,800 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,050
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,050
• Groceries and school meals: $1,100
• Course fees and exam costs: $600
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Wishing you the best, Luis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you and your family, Luis. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.
Praying for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Epe.
Wishing you peace, Luis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Luis. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Badagry.
Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Columbia
Thanks for sharing this, Luis. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up
Sending good thoughts, Luis. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Luis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.