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Back on our feet: Mthunzi and four children in Sandton
Mthunzi and four children need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.
🇿🇦 South Africa984 views
Last April I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 $950 goes:
• Rent top-up: $310
• Childcare and after-school care: $370
• Groceries and school meals: $170
• Course fees and exam costs: $100
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Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We're a small family in Surakarta but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Sandton!
Any update on how things are going in Sandton?
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.
Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
wishing you peace, Mthunzi. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Warsaw.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mthunzi
It's all in the list in the story. rent top-up is the big one at $310, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending love, Mthunzi. Shared this with my family
Good luck, Mthunzi. This could happen to any of us.
Thinking of you, Mthunzi. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Sandton.
Keep going. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Sandton.
you're not alone, Mthunzi. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Liverpool.
Stay strong, Mthunzi. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page.