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Back on our feet: Stephanie and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Austin
Stephanie and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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After the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 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 $4,000 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $940
• Groceries and school meals: $1,050
• Rent top-up: $2,010
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Stephanie
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Thinking of you, Stephanie. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.
Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Austin.
hope it all works out, Stephanie. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Sending love, Stephanie. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Austin.