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Help Gabriella get through 6 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school

After a divorce, Gabriella is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $3,850 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Gabriella H. Black
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Akron
After a divorce in January, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by April, 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 $3,850 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,450 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,000 • Groceries and school meals: $830 • Course fees and exam costs: $570 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

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    “God bless. Hope the April deadline works out. - San Francisco”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Gabriella all day after reading this.”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the April deadline works out. - Medina”

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  • Claudio Stefano Bruno🇮🇹Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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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    Honest and trustworthy

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Practical and effective help

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    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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  • Susana C. CorderoPhoto verified

    Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Rotterdam

    • so sorry you're going through this, Gabriella. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Greetings from Heliopolis.

      • Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Akron

        • reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care

          • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Akron

            • Gabriella H. BlackOwnerAnswerID verified

              Thank you. If you're in Akron I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.

          • Thinking of you and your family, Gabriella. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Wishing you the best, Gabriella. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Akron

              • stay strong, Gabriella. Hope this works out for you. All the best

                • Thinking of you and your family, Gabriella. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.

                  • Good luck, Gabriella. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Karachi so I could bring a meal. Greetings from San Francisco.

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