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Ezekiel is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after my partner leaving

Ezekiel and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

🇺🇸 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States2,131 views
Ezekiel M. Porter
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Corpus Christi
Last July I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 teaching assistant 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 $3,400 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,550 • Childcare and after-school care: $780 • Groceries and school meals: $660 • Course fees and exam costs: $410 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Ezekiel

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 48% funded and I made the first payment toward childcare and after-school care.

  2. Update from Corpus Christi: we've started the first stage. We're at 34% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Corpus Christi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Usha M. Bajwa

    You're not alone, Ezekiel. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

    • Mert Kemal Karakaya

      Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Corpus Christi.

      • Isabel W. Mercado

        Good luck, Ezekiel. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

        • Monique Inès Duval

          wishing you peace, Ezekiel. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

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