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Back on our feet: Rafael and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Fortaleza
Rafael and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
🇧🇷 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil1,209 views
Last April I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 July, 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 $1,050 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $155
• Childcare and after-school care: $240
• Rent top-up: $655
I hope life is good to you.
- Rafael
Updates from Rafael
Good news. Because of your gifts ($507 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
46% there. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Thank you. - Rafael
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Thinking of you and your family, Rafael. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Caloocan
Sending strength. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Thinking of you, Rafael. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Red Deer
Good luck, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Take care, Rafael. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Mississauga
Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Cầu Giấy but we're thinking of you