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Back on our feet: Michelle and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Houston
A single mother in Houston needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Michelle retrains.
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Last April I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer 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 $3,450 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,700
• Childcare and after-school care: $640
• Groceries and school meals: $600
• Course fees and exam costs: $510
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Michelle
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Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care!