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Back on our feet: Michael and three children under 11 in Port Harcourt
After a sudden redundancy, Michael is raising three children under 11 alone and needs $600 to stay afloat for 5 months.
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After a sudden redundancy in June, I'm now raising three children under 11 on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $190
• Childcare and after-school care: $210
• Groceries and school meals: $125
• Course fees and exam costs: $75
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Michael
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Thinking of you and your family, Michael. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.