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Help Kenta get through 4 hard months with two young children
A single father in Kyoto needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Kenta retrains.
🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan1,568 views
After a sudden redundancy in August, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a driver, 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 $2,950 goes:
• Rent top-up: $880
• Childcare and after-school care: $980
• Groceries and school meals: $530
• Course fees and exam costs: $560
Thank you so much.
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you're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 20 people at work. Take care.
Wishing you the best, Kenta. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Joliet.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kenta?
Thank you. If you're in Kyoto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
best of luck, Kenta. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Kyoto!
hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Girona.
Stay strong, Kenta. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings