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Help Taylor get through 6 hard months with a teenage son and a daughter in primary school
A single father in Syracuse needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Taylor retrains.
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After the death of my husband in September, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school 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 teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by January, 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 $4,650 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $620
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,650
• Rent top-up: $2,380
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You're not alone. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Syracuse.
Best of luck, Taylor. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Taylor. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Keep going, Taylor. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better
Hope it all works out, Taylor. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
so sorry you're going through this, Taylor. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.