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Okan is a single parent of two young children - help us after a long illness
Okan and two young children need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
🇩🇪 Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany836 views
After a long illness in July, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a care worker, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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 $4,900 goes:
• Rent top-up: $2,100
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,450
• Groceries and school meals: $620
• Course fees and exam costs: $730
Thank you for reading my story.
- Okan
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from San Francisco.
Best of luck, Okan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Cairo this morning. Greetings from Cairo.
Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Hannover.
How is Okan doing now?
You're not alone, Okan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Okan.
Take care, Okan. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Scranton this morning.
Thinking of you, Okan. Looking forward to the next update
Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Pune this morning. Blessings.
Sending strength, Okan. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mannheim
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Osaka donated after I showed her your page!