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Chloe is a single parent of three children under 6 - help us after a sudden redundancy
After a sudden redundancy, Chloe is raising three children under 6 alone and needs $3,300 to stay afloat for 6 months.
🇬🇧 Scotland, United Kingdom2,866 views
Last June I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising three children under 6 on my own. I work as a driver, 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 September, 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 $3,300 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,600
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,200
• Course fees and exam costs: $500
Thank you for reading my story.
- Chloe
Updates from Chloe
Quick update: $797 raised so far (24%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $489 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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sending strength, Chloe. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless.
Praying for you. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Warangal
Thanks for sharing this, Chloe. Your post was clear and honest
Hope it all works out, Chloe. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Birmingham
Wishing you the best, Chloe. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Dundee.
rooting for you, Chloe. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Vigo.