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Jayden is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after the death of my husband
A single mother in Erie needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Jayden retrains.
🇺🇸 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States5,764 views
After the death of my husband in October, 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 bookkeeper 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 $3,600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $980
• Childcare and after-school care: $820
• Groceries and school meals: $1,150
• Course fees and exam costs: $650
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Jayden
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You're not alone, Jayden. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Thinking of you and your family, Jayden. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
hope things get better soon, Jayden. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Keep going, Jayden. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Sending good thoughts, Jayden. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.