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Opio and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after a divorce.

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Opio Paul Ngowi
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After a divorce in March, 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 bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $500 goes: • Rent top-up: $165 • Course fees and exam costs: $60 • Childcare and after-school care: $275 With deep gratitude, Opio

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Opio?

    • Opio Paul NgowiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Thank you. If you're in Mombasa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.

  • you're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Moscow donated after I showed her your page.

    • sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Yekaterinburg.

      • Wishing you the best, Opio. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Kazan.

        • Hope things get better soon, Opio. This could happen to any of us. God bless

          • Hope things get better soon, Opio. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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