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Paraskevi is a single parent of two young children - help us after a sudden redundancy
After a sudden redundancy, Paraskevi is raising two young children alone and needs $2,650 to stay afloat for 3 months.
🇬🇷 Piraeus, Attica, Greece1,313 views
Last June I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising two young children 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 September, 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.
Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts.
Where the $2,650 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,250
• Childcare and after-school care: $620
• Groceries and school meals: $450
• Course fees and exam costs: $330
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- Paraskevi
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I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 9 people at work. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Paraskevi. This could happen to any of us
Take care, Paraskevi. I hope things turn around soon
So sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Lagos.
stay strong, Paraskevi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
Take care, Paraskevi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Toronto.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too