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Back on our feet: Shweta and two young children in Kolkata

Shweta and two young children need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

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Shweta W. Chaturvedi
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Kolkata
After my partner leaving in May, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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: • Childcare and after-school care: $165 • Rent top-up: $230 • Groceries and school meals: $155 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Shweta
#single-parent#family#stability

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  • Mariana Lara

    Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Kolkata.

    • Heinz Ludwig HornPhoto verified

      hope things get better soon, Shweta. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless

      • Adeline E. AyalaAddress verified

        hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Biratnagar this morning.

        • Patricia C. Domingo

          Wishing you the best, Shweta. Looking forward to the next update

          • Michael Kwadwo AntwiPhoto verified

            so sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

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