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Johanna is a single parent of three children under 10 - help us after the death of my husband

After the death of my husband, Johanna is raising three children under 10 alone and needs $3,350 to stay afloat for 6 months.

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Johanna Strand
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Malmö
Since the death of my husband in May, I'm now raising three children under 10 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 July, 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 $3,350 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,050 • Childcare and after-school care: $700 • Groceries and school meals: $910 • Course fees and exam costs: $690 If you're reading this, thank you. - Johanna

Updates from Johanna

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($343 in total) I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($10 in total) the plan for childcare and after-school care is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Sending strength, Johanna. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

    • Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier

      • Thinking of you, Johanna. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Malmö!

          • Johanna StrandOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            Thank you. If you're in Malmö I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

        • You're not alone, Johanna. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Malmö

          • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Wish I lived closer to Salem so I could bring a meal. Love from Savannah.

            • sending love, Johanna. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

              • Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

                • Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Malmö.

                  • Thinking of you, Johanna. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

                    • thinking of you and your family, Johanna. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

                      • thanks for sharing this, Johanna. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Agra

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