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Back on our feet: Niamh and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Dublin
After my partner leaving, Niamh is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $3,000 to stay afloat for 6 months.
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Since my partner leaving in January, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 March, 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 $3,000 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,150
• Childcare and after-school care: $630
• Groceries and school meals: $510
• Course fees and exam costs: $710
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Niamh
Updates from Niamh
Quick update: $1,588 raised so far (53%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Dar es Salaam donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Dublin.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Niamh?
thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Love from Paris.
Praying for you, Niamh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Niamh. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. All the best!
Wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Praying for you, Niamh. Looking forward to the next update. I hope March is when things finally get easier. God bless.