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Back on our feet: Natalia and twin daughters in Peoria
After a sudden redundancy, Natalia is raising twin daughters alone and needs $3,850 to stay afloat for 4 months.
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Last October I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a driver, 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 $3,850 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $1,100
• Rent top-up: $1,450
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,300
If you're reading this, thank you.
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- Elena Barbu 🇷🇴 · $20
“Thought of Natalia all day after reading this. - Timișoara”
- Andile D. Padayachee 🇿🇦 · $27
“Hope this helps. Hope the January deadline works out. - Soweto”
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“Thinking of you. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Utrecht”
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- Pauline Petit 🇫🇷 · $10
“Happy to help. Thought of Natalia all day after reading this. - Boulogne-Billancourt”
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“Rooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - San Cristóbal de las Casas”
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Stay strong, Natalia. Shared this with my family.
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Seoul this morning.
Thanks for sharing this, Natalia. This could happen to any of us. Love from Seongnam.
Hope you get there. After 23 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
best of luck, Natalia. Shared it with a few friends!