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Courtney is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after my partner leaving

Courtney and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

🇺🇸 Dayton, Ohio, United States2,915 views
Courtney D. Thomas
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Dayton
Last June I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising twin daughters 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 dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $4,150 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $560 • Rent top-up: $2,600 • Course fees and exam costs: $990 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Courtney

Updates from Courtney

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 50% funded and I made the first payment toward course fees and exam costs.

  2. Quick update: $1,126 raised so far (27%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 16% thanks to 15 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Looking forward to the next update. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care

    • hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Istanbul.

      • Your post was clear and honest. Love from Flint.

        • keep going. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

          • Shared this with my family. Love from Tallahassee.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Courtney. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

              • hope it all works out, Courtney. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

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