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Back on our feet: Subramanian and two young children in Madurai

After the death of my husband, Subramanian is raising two young children alone and needs $800 to stay afloat for 5 months.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India1,329 views
Subramanian R. Natarajan
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Madurai
After the death of my husband in June, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 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 $800 goes: โ€ข Rent top-up: $340 โ€ข Childcare and after-school care: $160 โ€ข Groceries and school meals: $150 โ€ข Course fees and exam costs: $150 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Subramanian
#single-parent#family#stability

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Kathleen H. Manalo

    Thinking of you, Subramanian. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Dhaka donated after I showed her your page

    • Kirit H. Modi

      Hope things get better soon, Subramanian. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

      • Isabelle Duncan

        Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

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