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Lourdes is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a sudden redundancy
A single father in Makati needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Lourdes retrains.
🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines895 views
After a sudden redundancy in January, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician 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 $350 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $105
• Childcare and after-school care: $145
• Groceries and school meals: $100
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Thinking of you and your family. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 22 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Makati
Sending strength, Lourdes. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Hang in there, Lourdes. I hope things turn around soon.
So sorry you're going through this, Lourdes. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.