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Yvonne is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after my partner leaving

Yvonne and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school need a bridge to stability after my partner leaving.

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Yvonne Van den Broek
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Eindhoven
After my partner leaving in July, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by November, 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,700 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,400 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,100 • Groceries and school meals: $860 • Course fees and exam costs: $340 I hope life is good to you.

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  • Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Chicago.

    • How is Yvonne doing now?

      • Hope it all works out, Yvonne. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Malang.

        • You're not alone, Yvonne. Looking forward to the next update!

          • Thinking of you, Yvonne. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Put this on a community board in Rawalpindi this morning. All the best

            • praying for you, Yvonne. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. God bless.

              • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yvonne.

                • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent top-up is the biggest at $1,400. Let me know if you want more detail.

              • Thinking of you and your family, Yvonne. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Ankara.

                • Sending good thoughts, Yvonne. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                  • Thinking of you, Yvonne. Looking forward to the next update.

                    • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Eindhoven.

                      • Thanks for sharing this, Yvonne. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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