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Shankar is a single parent of four children - help us after the death of my husband

A single parent in Nagpur needs help with childcare, groceries and rent while Shankar retrains.

🇮🇳 Nagpur, Maharashtra, India222 views
Shankar S. Pillai
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Nagpur
After the death of my husband in November, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 February, 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 $400 goes: • Rent top-up: $160 • Childcare and after-school care: $120 • Course fees and exam costs: $120 Thank you for reading my story.

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  • Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal

    • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Ogbomosho this morning. Blessings.

      • Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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