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Help Ethan get through 4 hard months with a toddler and a seven-year-old
After my partner leaving, Ethan is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $2,900 to stay afloat for 4 months.
🇬🇧 Coventry, England, United Kingdom1,370 views
Since my partner leaving in May, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $2,900 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,100
• Rent top-up: $1,150
• Course fees and exam costs: $650
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Ethan
We're at 6% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Update from Coventry: I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.
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“All the best. From Mississauga with love.”
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Keep going, Ethan. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Coventry
Wishing you peace, Ethan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Beersheba so I could bring a meal. Take care.
take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Coventry!
Sending strength, Ethan. Your post was clear and honest.