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Back on our feet: Seung-hyun and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Incheon

A single mother in Incheon needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Seung-hyun retrains.

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Seung-hyun Woo-jin Kwak
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Incheon
Last August I went through a divorce, 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 web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $1,900 goes: • Rent top-up: $920 • Course fees and exam costs: $460 • Groceries and school meals: $520 Every share and every dollar helps.
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Liya Tsion Kassa

    Thinking of you, Seung-hyun. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update

    • Petros Yiannis Kalogeropoulos

      wishing you peace, Seung-hyun. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Incheon!

      • Óscar P. García

        Thanks for sharing this, Seung-hyun. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Pretoria.

        • Oliver HarveyQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Seung-hyun.

          • Seung-hyun Woo-jin KwakOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            It's all in the list in the story. rent top-up is the big one at $920, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

        • John Guzman

          Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Nashik

          • Richard Armah

            wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best

            • Gashaw Habtamu Kassa

              gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Warsaw but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Incheon

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