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Help Bennett get through 4 hard months with three children under 8
Bennett and three children under 8 need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
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Last May I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising three children under 8 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 dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,550
• Childcare and after-school care: $790
• Groceries and school meals: $800
• Course fees and exam costs: $360
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. All the best
thanks for sharing this, Bennett. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
Rooting for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I hope August is when things finally get easier.
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Bogotá.
Best of luck, Bennett. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Hang in there, Bennett. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Tampa
Sending love, Bennett. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
You're not alone, Bennett. Your post was clear and honest.