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Back on our feet: Rajiv and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Mumbai
After my partner leaving, Rajiv is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $750 to stay afloat for 4 months.
🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India1,565 views
Last August I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 dental nurse 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 $750 goes:
• Rent top-up: $300
• Childcare and after-school care: $165
• Groceries and school meals: $145
• Course fees and exam costs: $140
Thank you for reading my story.
- Rajiv
Updates from Rajiv
Good news. Because of your gifts ($479 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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So sorry you're going through this, Rajiv. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted
Thinking of you and your family, Rajiv. This could happen to any of us. Love from Corpus Christi
Praying for you, Rajiv. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Rajiv. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.