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Ramesh is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after my partner leaving
After my partner leaving, Ramesh is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $3,150 to stay afloat for 4 months.
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Last January I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a driver, 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 April, 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 $3,150 goes:
• Course fees and exam costs: $900
• Groceries and school meals: $780
• Rent top-up: $1,470
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Ramesh
Updates from Ramesh
Update from Tallahassee: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 5% thanks to 7 of you. I made the first payment toward groceries and school meals. More news soon.
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Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Take care.
Stay strong, Ramesh. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Ibadan so I could bring a meal.
Sending love. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Los Angeles.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ramesh
Sure. The biggest one is course fees and exam costs, $900. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier. All the best!
Hang in there, Ramesh. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Ramesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Jeddah.
Sending strength, Ramesh. Shared this with my family
shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Casablanca donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Casablanca.
Keep going, Ramesh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.