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Reem is a single parent of twin daughters - help us after a house fire

Reem and twin daughters need a bridge to stability after a house fire.

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Reem Rahma Metwally
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Cairo
Since a house fire in October, I'm now raising twin daughters on my own. I work as a cleaner, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $750 goes: • Rent top-up: $290 • Childcare and after-school care: $210 • Groceries and school meals: $125 • Course fees and exam costs: $125 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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  1. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Asif Rahim Zaman

    Hang in there, Reem. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too

    • Priyanka W. Pillai

      Rooting for you, Reem. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Cairo

      • Camila R. Reyes

        Wishing you the best, Reem. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Makassar so I could bring a meal. God bless.

        • Nikos Nikos Karagiannis

          Best of luck, Reem. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better

          • Luke T. GeorgeQuestion

            Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Reem

            • Reem Rahma MetwallyOwnerAnswer

              Sure. The biggest one is rent top-up, $290. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • Suresh P. Vaidyanathan

            Good luck, Reem. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

            • Ning Tong Shen

              Hope things get better soon. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

              • Kimani Ouma Kariuki

                sending strength, Reem. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Kediri so I could bring a meal. God bless

                • Claire Romane LouisAddress verified

                  Take care, Reem. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Liverpool

                  • Santiago F. Soto

                    Shared it with a few friends. After 17 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

                    • Kezia Portia Wiredu

                      Wishing you the best, Reem. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Aurora

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