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Back on our feet: Rowena and four children in Pasig
Rowena and four children need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.
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Last August I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising four children 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 web developer 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $550 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $100
• Rent top-up: $310
• Groceries and school meals: $140
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Rowena
Good news. Because of your gifts ($412 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($337 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Pasig.
Good luck, Rowena. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
You're not alone, Rowena. Looking forward to the next update. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this, Rowena. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Pasig
Thinking of you and your family, Rowena. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Anaheim but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Pasig.
thanks for sharing this, Rowena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Rooting for you, Rowena. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Taguig so I could bring a meal.
Best of luck, Rowena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Shinjuku.
best of luck, Rowena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Wishing you peace, Rowena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Coyoacán.