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Naoko is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a sudden redundancy
Naoko and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after a sudden redundancy.
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan1,824 views
After a sudden redundancy in May, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $2,900 goes:
• Rent top-up: $960
• Childcare and after-school care: $870
• Groceries and school meals: $630
• Course fees and exam costs: $440
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Naoko
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good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Lagos.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Naoko.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. rent top-up comes first ($960) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.
looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Berlin
How is Naoko doing now?
Rooting for you, Naoko. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
you're not alone, Naoko. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Naoko?
Keep going, Naoko. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Tokyo
thanks for sharing this, Naoko. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Bekasi.
hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted.
Thanks for sharing this, Naoko. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Tokyo.
Hang in there. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Sent it to 14 people at work. Blessings
stay strong, Naoko. Shared this with my family. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.