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Isla is a single parent of two young children - help us after my partner leaving
After my partner leaving, Isla is raising two young children alone and needs $2,600 to stay afloat for 3 months.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,975 views
After my partner leaving in November, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 March, 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 $2,600 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $480
• Groceries and school meals: $830
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,290
Thank you so much.
- Isla
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Isla!
Sure. The biggest one is course fees and exam costs, $480. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.
sending good thoughts. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My neighbor in Madrid donated after I showed her your page. Love from Madrid
Rooting for you, Isla. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care
Best of luck, Isla. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Taguig.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Móstoles.