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Lydia is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after my partner leaving
Lydia and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.
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Last August I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a teaching assistant 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 $2,950 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,050
• Childcare and after-school care: $620
• Groceries and school meals: $810
• Course fees and exam costs: $470
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Take care, Lydia. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Móstoles.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lydia
sending love, Lydia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
You're not alone, Lydia. Shared this with my family.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Los Angeles.
Thinking of you, Lydia. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 11 people at work.
Keep going, Lydia. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Greetings from Athens.