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Back on our feet: Theresa and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Tema

Theresa and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

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Theresa Victoria Opoku
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After my partner leaving in October, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by January, 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 $650 goes: • Rent top-up: $280 • Childcare and after-school care: $150 • Groceries and school meals: $135 • Course fees and exam costs: $85 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Theresa

  1. We're at 42% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $210 raised so far (32%). the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Fenna Van Leeuwen 🇳🇱 · $11

    “All the best. Only $11 but hope it helps. - Haarlem”

  • Dustin Duncan 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Omer Qasim Iqbal 🇵🇰 · $54
  • Tracey C. Chetty 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Mahesh K. Dhawan 🇮🇳 · $200

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  • Good luck, Theresa. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

    • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 10 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

      $285 raised of $650

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