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Back on our feet: Samantha and two young children in Birmingham

Samantha and two young children need a bridge to stability after a long illness.

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Samantha C. Hart
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Birmingham
Last August I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician 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 $4,000 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,100 • Childcare and after-school care: $880 • Groceries and school meals: $540 • Course fees and exam costs: $480 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Samantha

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    “All the best. Thought of Samantha all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Samantha all day after reading this. - Bogotá”

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    “Hope this helps. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Bogotá”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Samantha all day after reading this. - Sacramento”

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    “All the best. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Nîmes”

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Samantha. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Vadodara but we're thinking of you

    • keep going, Samantha. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

      • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Birmingham.

        • Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Tarragona.

          • Sending good thoughts, Samantha. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. All the best.

            • thanks for sharing this, Samantha. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Thane.

              • Bhavna RawatID verified

                Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from São Paulo.

                • Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from București.

                  • Yogesh M. ThevarAddress verified

                    you're not alone, Samantha. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Birmingham.

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