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Back on our feet: Xin and two young children in Newcastle
After my partner leaving, Xin is raising two young children alone and needs $4,200 to stay afloat for 5 months.
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After my partner leaving in March, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a driver, 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 June, 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 $4,200 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,850
• Childcare and after-school care: $850
• Groceries and school meals: $920
• Course fees and exam costs: $580
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Xin
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Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Liverpool.
Wishing you peace, Xin. Your post was clear and honest. Take care
Wishing you peace, Xin. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Kilkenny.
Best of luck, Xin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Adama this morning.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 18 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Xin
Take care, Xin. I hope things turn around soon
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Newcastle.
Praying for you, Xin. Hope you get there. Love from Dundee.
Sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Aswan donated after I showed her your page.
Thanks for sharing this, Xin. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Hawassa.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Sacramento