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Back on our feet: Oky and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Surabaya
After a sudden redundancy, Oky is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $500 to stay afloat for 5 months.
🇮🇩 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia734 views
After a sudden redundancy in January, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by April, 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 $500 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $240
• Groceries and school meals: $190
• Course fees and exam costs: $70
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
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Thinking of you and your family, Oky. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Shinjuku.
wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page. Blessings!
Rooting for you, Oky. Hope this works out for you
Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Sukkur this morning. Take care.