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Help Emily get through 6 hard months with four children
After my partner leaving, Emily is raising four children alone and needs $5,550 to stay afloat for 6 months.
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Last August I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 $5,550 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,450
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,300
• Groceries and school meals: $1,150
• Course fees and exam costs: $650
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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“Good luck. Please keep us posted. - Manila”
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how is Emily doing now?
Hang in there, Emily. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Pune.
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Emily?
Thank you. If you're in Peoria I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
wishing you the best, Emily. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Peoria.
rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Good luck, Emily. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.
Hang in there, Emily. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.