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Lemlem is a single parent of two young children - help us after my partner leaving
Lemlem and two young children need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia320 views
Since my partner leaving in September, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, 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 December, 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: $135
• Childcare and after-school care: $155
• Groceries and school meals: $105
• Course fees and exam costs: $55
Thank you for reading my story.
- Lemlem
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- Sebastian H. Powers 🇺🇸 · $50
“God bless. From San Diego with love. - San Diego”
- Jihan Winda Gunawan 🇮🇩 · $30
- Raymond T. Mosley 🇺🇸 · $100
“From my family to yours. Thought of Lemlem all day after reading this.”
- Vera Nadia Volkov 🇺🇦 · $47
“Good luck. I'm in Dnipro, thinking of you.”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Lemlem?
Thank you. If you're in Addis Ababa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
So sorry you're going through this, Lemlem. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Keep going, Lemlem. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Lemlem. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Addis Ababa.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope December is when things finally get easier!
Take care, Lemlem. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Houston.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Caxias do Sul this morning. All the best
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
sending good thoughts, Lemlem. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless