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Olivia is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after the death of my husband
Olivia and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after the death of my husband.
🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States2,713 views
Last July I went through the death of my husband, 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 web developer 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 $3,900 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,750
• Childcare and after-school care: $570
• Groceries and school meals: $1,250
• Course fees and exam costs: $330
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Olivia
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hope things get better soon, Olivia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Radom this morning. Love from Radom