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James is a single parent of four children - help us after a sudden redundancy

After a sudden redundancy, James is raising four children alone and needs $2,450 to stay afloat for 3 months.

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James B. Burton
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Bristol
Last November I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by February, 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 $2,450 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $1,150 • Course fees and exam costs: $350 • Groceries and school meals: $950 Thanks for being kind about this. - James
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  • Sharon H. Burns

    Thinking of you, James. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Düsseldorf this morning. Love from Düsseldorf.

    • Mariana K. Romero

      Wishing you peace, James. This could happen to any of us. All the best

      • Lucy K. Stephens

        So sorry you're going through this, James. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from San Francisco.

        • Rafael L. Gómez

          Looking forward to the next update. I hope February is when things finally get easier. God bless.

          • Fabrice Gaillard

            keep going, James. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Coatzacoalcos so I could bring a meal. Take care.

            • Muthoni Tabitha Ssemwogerere

              A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Spokane this morning.

              • Manikandan W. Narayanan

                hang in there, James. Shared this with my family

                • Leni Braun

                  Wishing you the best. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Bristol

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