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Help Addison get through 6 hard months with four children

Addison and four children need a bridge to stability after a long illness.

🇺🇸 Columbus, Ohio, United States5,200 views
Addison S. Kim
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After a long illness in March, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $5,400 goes: • Rent top-up: $2,700 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,100 • Groceries and school meals: $1,150 • Course fees and exam costs: $450 If you're reading this, thank you.

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2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Guillaume Jules Roger🇨🇦Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Changed my perspective

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Really cared about my situation

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Sending good thoughts, Addison. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

    • wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Augsburg

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Addison.

        • Addison S. KimOwnerAnswerID verifiedPhoto verified

          It's all in the list in the story. rent top-up is the big one at $2,700, I'll post a receipt when it's paid.

      • Hang in there. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted.

        • is there anything that isn't money that would help Addison?

          • Achieng Atim MwesigwaID verifiedPhoto verified

            Stay strong, Addison. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

            • Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

              • Praying for you, Addison. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

                • your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 29 people at work. Greetings from San Miguel de Tucumán

                  • Thinking of you, Addison. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Columbus

                    • Best of luck. 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

                      • keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 18 people at work.

                        • Best of luck, Addison. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

                          • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

                            • Wishing you the best, Addison. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Multan.

                              • Thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Buffalo

                                • so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Manchester.

                                  • Hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Agra.

                                    • Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

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