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Back on our feet: Patrick and twin daughters in Birmingham
Patrick and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom2,753 views
After a house fire in August, I'm now raising twin daughters 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $2,500 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,650
• Course fees and exam costs: $360
• Groceries and school meals: $490
Thanks for reading all this.
- Patrick
Updates from Patrick
Small update. $885 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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“Best of luck. Thought of Patrick all day after reading this. - Rio de Janeiro”
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“Hope it all works out. Hope the October deadline works out. - Yekaterinburg”
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Hang in there, Patrick. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Düsseldorf!
Praying for you, Patrick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Sending love, Patrick. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Addis Ababa so I could bring a meal. Love from Marrakesh.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings