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Esteban is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a house fire
Esteban and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a house fire.
Anywhere in the worldPosted Oct 1, 20261,264 views
Since a house fire in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 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 $800 goes:
• Rent top-up: $340
• Childcare and after-school care: $200
• Groceries and school meals: $160
• Course fees and exam costs: $100
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Wishing you the best, Esteban. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
how is Esteban doing now?
Hope you get there. Greetings from Quezon City.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ciudad de México.
Thank you. If you're in Ciudad de México I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
hope things get better soon, Esteban. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Thinking of you, Esteban. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to London so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Gothenburg.
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Ciudad de México
stay strong, Esteban. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings!
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Esteban.
Rent top-up is $340 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page.
thinking of you. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Love from Brescia
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
thinking of you, Esteban. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Hồ Chí Minh City but we're thinking of you. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City
Sending strength, Esteban. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Pune
You're not alone, Esteban. Hope you get there. Love from San Jose.
Praying for you, Esteban. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up