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Peyton is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a sudden redundancy
A single mother in Newport needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Peyton retrains.
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After a sudden redundancy in July, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a hairdresser, 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 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 $3,600 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,100
• Childcare and after-school care: $1,300
• Groceries and school meals: $790
• Course fees and exam costs: $410
Thank you for reading my story.
- Peyton
Updates from Peyton
Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($1,727). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 12% thanks to 12 of you. the plan for groceries and school meals is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Best of luck, Peyton. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Peyton. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Thinking of you, Peyton. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up