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Back on our feet: Ruth and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in St. Petersburg
After my partner leaving, Ruth is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $2,600 to stay afloat for 4 months.
🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States1,938 views
Since my partner leaving in March, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, 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 $2,600 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $480
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,350
• Groceries and school meals: $770
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Ruth
Wanted to say thank you properly. 29% funded and I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Update from St. Petersburg: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $475 raised so far (18%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Hang in there, Ruth. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Pune so I could bring a meal. Thinking of St. Petersburg.
Sending love, Ruth. Hope you get there.