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Willow is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a long illness
After a long illness, Willow is raising a toddler and a seven-year-old alone and needs $3,000 to stay afloat for 4 months.
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After a long illness in September, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries.
I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician 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 $3,000 goes:
• Rent top-up: $1,750
• Course fees and exam costs: $660
• Childcare and after-school care: $590
Thank you for reading my story.
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Wishing you the best, Willow. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Leeds
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Cairns but we're thinking of you.
Good luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Wish I lived closer to Pretoria so I could bring a meal.
Best of luck, Willow. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Leeds.