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Back on our feet: Massimo and twin daughters in Rome
A single father in Rome needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Massimo retrains.
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Last January I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by April, 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: $1,550
• Childcare and after-school care: $860
• Groceries and school meals: $730
• Course fees and exam costs: $460
Glad we found this place.
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Best of luck, Massimo. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better!
Take care. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings
Good luck, Massimo. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!
Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Khulna.
Keep going, Massimo. Shared this with my family.