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Back on our feet: Si-woo and three children under 9 in Busan
A single mother in Busan needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Si-woo retrains.
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After my partner leaving in May, I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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.
Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown.
Where the $2,050 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $210
• Rent top-up: $860
• Childcare and after-school care: $980
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Si-woo
Updates from Si-woo
Quick update: $187 raised so far (9%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Busan: I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Busan!
Thank you. If you're in Busan I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Kathmandu this morning. Greetings from Kathmandu.
Wishing you the best. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Mumbai this morning.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Nagpur.
Good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My neighbor in Jakarta donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Los Angeles!
Hang in there, Si-woo. Shared this with my family.
Sending love, Si-woo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings