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Rahim is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after the death of my husband
After the death of my husband, Rahim is raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school alone and needs $700 to stay afloat for 3 months.
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Last August I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a dental nurse 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 $700 goes:
• Rent top-up: $350
• Childcare and after-school care: $180
• Groceries and school meals: $110
• Course fees and exam costs: $60
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Thanks for sharing this, Rahim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best!
thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Quezon City.
Thinking of you and your family, Rahim. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from San Francisco
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 7 people at work.
So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Chennai.
hope this works out for you. Greetings from Badagry.
Thanks for sharing this, Rahim. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Chennai.
Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Rahim. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Quezon City.
sending good thoughts, Rahim. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending love, Rahim. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Chennai.
Good luck, Rahim. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Mansoura this morning. Thinking of Chennai.
hope things get better soon, Rahim. Your post was clear and honest.