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Help Shailesh get through 4 hard months with two young children
Shailesh and two young children need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.
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Last January I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, 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 $650 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $195
• Groceries and school meals: $140
• Rent top-up: $315
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Shailesh
Updates from Shailesh
Small update. $87 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $82 so far, I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
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“All the best. Thought of Shailesh all day after reading this. - Kasarani”
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“Wishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Dayton”
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Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Hang in there, Shailesh. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Thiruvananthapuram but we're thinking of you. Take care.
Your post was clear and honest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Shailesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Nashik
Good luck, Shailesh. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
so sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Kinondoni.
Thanks for sharing this, Shailesh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings
Hope things get better soon, Shailesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care!
Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Ballarat donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Shailesh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Joliet.
Best of luck, Shailesh. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Thinking of you, Shailesh. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Stay strong, Shailesh. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.