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Back on our feet: Wendy and twin daughters in Birmingham
A single father in Birmingham needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Wendy retrains.
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After the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising twin daughters 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 $3,500 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,750
• Childcare and after-school care: $600
• Groceries and school meals: $580
• Course fees and exam costs: $570
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. God bless.
Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Córdoba
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Kampala
thinking of you and your family, Wendy. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Praying for you, Wendy. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Makassar this morning. Blessings
rooting for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Birmingham.