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Help Lawrence get through 3 hard months with three children under 6
After a long illness, Lawrence is raising three children under 6 alone and needs $2,900 to stay afloat for 3 months.
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom3,478 views
Last April I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising three children under 6 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 medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $2,900 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,300
• Childcare and after-school care: $850
• Groceries and school meals: $490
• Course fees and exam costs: $260
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Lawrence
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Take care, Lawrence. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Lawrence?
Thank you. If you're in Manchester I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Manchester
sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
Keep going, Lawrence. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.
How is Lawrence doing now?
good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Kazan
Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Lawrence. Hope you get there. Take care.
You're not alone, Lawrence. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from San Jose.
you're not alone, Lawrence. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Manchester
Sending strength, Lawrence. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.