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Back on our feet: Verónica and a toddler and a seven-year-old in Austin
A single mother in Austin needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Verónica retrains.
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Since my partner leaving in May, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 bookkeeper 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 $5,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,950
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,550
• Groceries and school meals: $950
• Course fees and exam costs: $750
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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“Thought of Verónica all day after reading this. - Bangkok”
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Sending strength, Verónica. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together
Good luck, Verónica. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
Wishing you peace, Verónica. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care
Take care, Verónica. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Multan
shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Austin.
You're not alone, Verónica. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Austin.
This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Austin
praying for you, Verónica. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in London this morning. Thinking of Austin
Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. Love from Las Cruces.
Take care, Verónica. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Mumbai.
Hang in there, Verónica. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up.