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Emilia is a single parent of three children under 8 - help us after the death of my husband
A single mother in Bristol needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Emilia retrains.
🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom2,805 views
Since the death of my husband in August, I'm now raising three children under 8 on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 December, 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 $2,750 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,500
• Course fees and exam costs: $420
• Childcare and after-school care: $830
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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“Praying for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Paarl”
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You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Biratnagar.
Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Bristol.
Good luck, Emilia. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
So sorry you're going through this, Emilia. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Emilia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted