single mother now - in need of help to transition
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Hello Dear Friends -
It’s the hardest thing in the world to ask for help. It’s humbling and frankly- still terrifying and a little embarrassing. However…
Recently, our family has undergone a huge change to our living circumstances. I am in the position where I need to ask for your help now, in the form of donations for my children and I.
My husband and I are recently divorced, and legally accepted 50-50 responsibility for custody of our two kids, however, few weeks ago, he sent me an email stating that: 1) he no longer is employed 2) has moved back to Georgia 3)that he will not be in the position to pay child care for quite some time, and 4)forfeited his parenting rights and responsibilities to me.
This change in our family dynamic has brought on very difficult, emotional and financial struggles for Sebastian, Ophelia, and myself.
Being an autistic child, childcare, for Sebastian is either nonexistent, extremely expensive, or a combination of both. We are also currently located in one of the best school districts for Special Education in the state! He LOOVES going to school and playing at all of the parks around our home.
Ophelia is in charge, extremely Extroverted, and thrives in a daycare setting with plenty of people to woo with her charm and limitless expressions. Despite her charms - they still require a significant fee to care for her while I am working.
Currently, my employment situation is in a state of transition. I am employed with a local nonprofit which pays a fixed fate per event. This contract lasts throughout the school year. My working schedule also includes overnight travel dates, and some very early or late program times which make school pick up and drop off challenging for me (being on my own). I’m also quickly approaching my final week of pay with this company before school is out for the summer.
I am currently in the process of seeking new employment opportunities which allow me to better address these needs as a new single mother.
Where my children and I could use your help is in financially making it from this point to the next.
In addition to the parenting agreement- there were a number of financial decisions regarding shared dept and savings that were left on the table in the divorce. Be that as it may -
I could use your support in the form of donations to help us stay housed, daycared and groceried during this time.
A month of living expenses for the three of us lands at around $3500.
This will help -
-cover an additional month of rent
-cover a few more days of childcare
-provide groceries/living expenses
-provide 1 or 2 “fun days” for my kids during this highly stressful time
-cover necessary vehicle repairs
If you would consider donating to my family in ANY amount that is comfortable for your circumstances- I would be eternally grateful
AND
I will mail you a personalized thank you from the three of us - with a plan to match your donation and pay that amount forward to an organization of your choice when I am financially able to do so.
I can also pay you back! Lol
If you’ve read this far - thank you for your care, your time, and your consideration!
If you are NOT currently in a position to help financially- but can offer help in other ways - PLEASE DO!
If all you can offer currently are prayers - I still barter in that currency as well!
❤️ to you all in these times of uncertainty. I pray we can all continue to find grounding in each other and our inherent goodness.
It’s the hardest thing in the world to ask for help. It’s humbling and frankly- still terrifying and a little embarrassing. However…
Recently, our family has undergone a huge change to our living circumstances. I am in the position where I need to ask for your help now, in the form of donations for my children and I.
My husband and I are recently divorced, and legally accepted 50-50 responsibility for custody of our two kids, however, few weeks ago, he sent me an email stating that: 1) he no longer is employed 2) has moved back to Georgia 3)that he will not be in the position to pay child care for quite some time, and 4)forfeited his parenting rights and responsibilities to me.
This change in our family dynamic has brought on very difficult, emotional and financial struggles for Sebastian, Ophelia, and myself.
Being an autistic child, childcare, for Sebastian is either nonexistent, extremely expensive, or a combination of both. We are also currently located in one of the best school districts for Special Education in the state! He LOOVES going to school and playing at all of the parks around our home.
Ophelia is in charge, extremely Extroverted, and thrives in a daycare setting with plenty of people to woo with her charm and limitless expressions. Despite her charms - they still require a significant fee to care for her while I am working.
Currently, my employment situation is in a state of transition. I am employed with a local nonprofit which pays a fixed fate per event. This contract lasts throughout the school year. My working schedule also includes overnight travel dates, and some very early or late program times which make school pick up and drop off challenging for me (being on my own). I’m also quickly approaching my final week of pay with this company before school is out for the summer.
I am currently in the process of seeking new employment opportunities which allow me to better address these needs as a new single mother.
Where my children and I could use your help is in financially making it from this point to the next.
In addition to the parenting agreement- there were a number of financial decisions regarding shared dept and savings that were left on the table in the divorce. Be that as it may -
I could use your support in the form of donations to help us stay housed, daycared and groceried during this time.
A month of living expenses for the three of us lands at around $3500.
This will help -
-cover an additional month of rent
-cover a few more days of childcare
-provide groceries/living expenses
-provide 1 or 2 “fun days” for my kids during this highly stressful time
-cover necessary vehicle repairs
If you would consider donating to my family in ANY amount that is comfortable for your circumstances- I would be eternally grateful
AND
I will mail you a personalized thank you from the three of us - with a plan to match your donation and pay that amount forward to an organization of your choice when I am financially able to do so.
I can also pay you back! Lol
If you’ve read this far - thank you for your care, your time, and your consideration!
If you are NOT currently in a position to help financially- but can offer help in other ways - PLEASE DO!
If all you can offer currently are prayers - I still barter in that currency as well!
❤️ to you all in these times of uncertainty. I pray we can all continue to find grounding in each other and our inherent goodness.
Organizer
Jamaka Young
Organizer
Rosemount, MN