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Help Meltem get through 5 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school

After a divorce, Meltem is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $1,200 to stay afloat for 5 months.

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Meltem Meltem Yavuz
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Istanbul
Last July I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, 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 September, 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 $1,200 goes: • Rent top-up: $430 • Childcare and after-school care: $330 • Groceries and school meals: $250 • Course fees and exam costs: $190 Every share and every dollar helps. - Meltem
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Meltem

  1. We're at 7% thanks to 2 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon. - Meltem

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  • Venkatesh A. Nair🇮🇳Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Anna R. Cooper🇬🇧Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

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

  • Halima Rose Salim🇰🇪Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Volkan Enes Kılıç🇹🇷Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Matilda Peprah

    You're not alone, Meltem. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

    • Amelia B. Baker

      Stay strong, Meltem. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Edinburgh!

      • Defne Selin Kılıç

        Stay strong, Meltem. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Love from Quezon City.

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