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Back on our feet: Niamh and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Galway
A single father in Galway needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Niamh retrains.
🇮🇪 Galway, Connacht, Ireland850 views
Last June I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $3,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,000
• Childcare and after-school care: $820
• Groceries and school meals: $850
• Course fees and exam costs: $530
I hope life is good to you.
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“Wishing you the best. Thought of Niamh all day after reading this.”
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Hope it all works out. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Tijuana.
You're not alone, Niamh. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 35 people at work. All the best.
You're not alone, Niamh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Sukkur.