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Marie is a single parent of three children under 5 - help us after my partner leaving
A single mother in Regensburg needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Marie retrains.
🇩🇪 Bavaria, Germany2,880 views
Last June I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising three children under 5 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 dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by August, 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 $3,300 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,400
• Childcare and after-school care: $590
• Groceries and school meals: $520
• Course fees and exam costs: $790
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Marie
Updates from Marie
Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($936). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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sending love, Marie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Regensburg.
Best of luck, Marie. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Regensburg
Hope it all works out, Marie. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Regensburg.
Best of luck, Marie. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.