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Gerhard is a single parent of two young children - help us after a divorce
Gerhard and two young children need a bridge to stability after a divorce.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1,895 views
After a divorce in July, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 November, 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 $850 goes:
• Rent top-up: $330
• Childcare and after-school care: $370
• Groceries and school meals: $150
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Buenos Aires this morning. Greetings from Buenos Aires.