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Back on our feet: Marc and three children under 10 in Marseille

Marc and three children under 10 need a bridge to stability after a divorce.

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Marc Vidal
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After a divorce in October, I'm now raising three children under 10 on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $2,750 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,200 • Childcare and after-school care: $700 • Groceries and school meals: $610 • Course fees and exam costs: $240 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • Keep going, Marc. Looking forward to the next update

    • Crystal BatesQuestionID verified

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Marseille.

      • Marc VidalOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Marseille I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

    • Take care. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Marseille.

      • Pawan RegmiPhoto verified

        thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Ikeja but we're thinking of you.

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Quezon City

          • Naresh P. SaxenaID verified

            Thinking of you, Marc. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • gave what I could, wish it was more. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

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