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Rafaela is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a long illness
Rafaela and a toddler and a seven-year-old need a bridge to stability after a long illness.
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After a long illness in July, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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 $650 goes:
• Childcare and after-school care: $210
• Groceries and school meals: $260
• Course fees and exam costs: $180
I hope life is good to you.
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“Hope this helps. Thought of Rafaela all day after reading this. - Mysuru”
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“Get well soon. My father told me about this one. - Üsküdar”
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“All the best. My colleague told me about this one. - Cardiff”
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“Get well soon. My colleague told me about this one. - Pittsburgh”
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“Stay strong. Thought of Rafaela all day after reading this.”
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“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Rafaela all day after reading this.”
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“Hope it all works out. From Columbia with love.”
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Keep going, Rafaela. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Caxias do Sul.
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Hobart.
Hope it all works out, Rafaela. This could happen to any of us. After 10 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Cebu City.