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Help Mila get through 4 hard months with twin daughters
Mila and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
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After the death of my husband in April, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a retail cashier, 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 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 $2,500 goes:
• Groceries and school meals: $670
• Rent top-up: $1,350
• Course fees and exam costs: $480
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Mila
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you're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
thanks for sharing this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
best of luck, Mila. Shared it with a few friends. After 18 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Amsterdam!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Amsterdam.