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Bruno and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.

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Bruno M. Ibarra
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Last February I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 May, 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 $3,000 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $370 • Childcare and after-school care: $930 • Rent top-up: $1,700 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Bruno. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

    • Keep going, Bruno. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

      • Best of luck, Bruno. I hope things turn around soon.

        • Best of luck, Bruno. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. All the best.

          • Best of luck. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Tokyo.

            • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.

              • You're not alone, Bruno. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

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