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Back on our feet: Subramanian and four children in Ahmedabad
Subramanian and four children need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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Last August I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 October, 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 $700 goes:
• Rent top-up: $230
• Childcare and after-school care: $200
• Groceries and school meals: $140
• Course fees and exam costs: $130
Thank you so much.
- Subramanian
Updates from Subramanian
Small update. $43 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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“Rooting for you. Thought of Subramanian all day after reading this.”
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“You got this. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Jaipur”
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“Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Gulu”
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Sending good thoughts, Subramanian. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings
Praying for you, Subramanian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Ahmedabad
Your post was clear and honest. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Greensboro
Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!
Keep going, Subramanian. Gave what I could, wish it was more