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Help Vijay get through 6 hard months with four children

A single mother in Lucknow needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Vijay retrains.

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Vijay R. Sastry
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Lucknow
Last January I went through a divorce, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a care worker, 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 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. Every cent is accounted for. I'll share a simple monthly breakdown. Where the $450 goes: • Rent top-up: $175 • Childcare and after-school care: $125 • Groceries and school meals: $70 • Course fees and exam costs: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Vijay
#single-parent#family#stability

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    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Patient and understanding

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Practical and effective help

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

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  • Grace L. Barker

    Keep going, Vijay. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Limerick.

    • Marisol J. QuirogaID verified

      I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kanpur.

      • Óscar T. Robles

        Sending love. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Love from Ribeirão Preto.

        • Lucía P. Mendoza

          Thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care

          • Hamza Hassan Farooqi

            Sending strength, Vijay. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Messina.

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