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Haruka is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a sudden redundancy

After a sudden redundancy, Haruka is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $2,000 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Haruka Emi Ueda
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Fukuoka
After a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a driver, 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 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 $2,000 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $540 • Groceries and school meals: $710 • Course fees and exam costs: $750 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Haruka

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    “Thought of Haruka all day after reading this. - Makati”

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    “Only $63 but hope it helps. - Lahore”

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    “Thought of Haruka all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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  • Sending love, Haruka. Hope you get there.

    • Wishing you peace, Haruka. Your post was clear and honest

      • Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted.

        • Best of luck, Haruka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Mumbai.

          • Oky Lukman PanePhoto verified

            you're not alone, Haruka. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

            • keep going, Haruka. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Fukuoka.

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