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Back on our feet: Oliver and two young children in Dundee
After the death of my husband, Oliver is raising two young children alone and needs $4,400 to stay afloat for 5 months.
🇬🇧 Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom1,668 views
Last September I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising two young children 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 teaching assistant 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 $4,400 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,050
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,100
• Groceries and school meals: $780
• Course fees and exam costs: $470
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Oliver
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Stay strong. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 21 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Best of luck, Oliver. Hope you get there. Sent it to 31 people at work. All the best.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Karachi this morning. Thinking of Dundee.
I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.