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Back on our feet: Nhung and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Oakland
Nhung and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a divorce.
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States2,419 views
Last February I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 May, 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 $2,950 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,750
• Groceries and school meals: $660
• Childcare and after-school care: $540
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Take care, Nhung. Shared it with a few friends
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Aberdeen.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nhung.
Rent top-up is $1,750 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks, that means a lot.
Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Mbale.
Rooting for you, Nhung. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Sending good thoughts, Nhung. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Wellington.
Hang in there, Nhung. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.