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Back on our feet: Niall and two young children in Galway

Niall and two young children need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.

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Niall C. O'Dwyer
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Galway
Since a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 November, 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 $2,800 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,200 • Childcare and after-school care: $770 • Groceries and school meals: $530 • Course fees and exam costs: $300 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Pune this morning. Take care

    • you're not alone, Niall. I hope things turn around soon. God bless.

      • Best of luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Galway

        • praying for you, Niall. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          • Any update on how things are going in Galway?

            • Thinking of you and your family, Niall. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.

              • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Niall

                • Niall C. O'DwyerOwnerAnswer

                  It's all in the list in the story. rent top-up is the big one at $1,200, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

              • best of luck, Niall. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                • Hope it all works out, Niall. Gave what I could, wish it was more

                  • Abril W. DelgadoID verified

                    Thinking of you, Niall. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                    • Thinking of you and your family, Niall. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

                      • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Tokyo

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