What happened to Eillesa?

Eillesa, 25, is a single parent to two young children aged 4 and 2. The young mom struggled hard, especially with the exit of the children’s father in February 2022. Eillesa made the hard decision to file for divorce after experiencing years of neglect and emotional turmoil in her relationship with her alcoholic husband. She recounted the times when her husband would return home late after a night of drinking, struggling with mood swings. His unpredictable emotional outbursts and behoviours have made the family feel like they were walking on eggshells around him. 

Through the years, she was sole caregiver and provider  for  her children . Now, Eillesa finds herself navigating a drawn out divorce proceeding, bravely confronting the emotional strain and the financial challenges that comes with single-handedly raising two children.

The single mother was previously employed in the F&B industry, but had to take multiple unpaid leaves due to the need to be there for her two children. Her employment contract was eventually terminated. Financial woes, dealing with the divorce and parental struggles have taken a toll on Eillesa’s mental and emotional health.

How can you help?

Support Eillesa with the children’s milk and diapers for 6 months ($450), while she gets herself back on track by working with professionals on her divorce proceedings and mental health, while re-starting the job-seeking process. 

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When the Ray of Hope team first met Eillesa, she was at her lowest point. Balancing the demands of her divorce proceedings, the financial responsibilities, and the care of her two young children took a toll on her mental well-being.As a mother who has recently transitioned to single parenting, she felt alone in this journey and experienced profound distress.

“I grew up in a broken family and it saddens me that my children have to go through life without a father. Nevertheless, I’m determined to give them the best life possible,” she told our caseworkers. 

Getting in contact with Eillesa marked a crucial start towards assisting her in regaining stability. She has already embarked on a path to work on herself professionally, recently completing a course in security. Her determination shines through as she strives to cultivate a sense of empowerment, positioning herself to handle greater responsibilities and contribute effectively to the household in due course.