Back on our feet: Ariana and three children under 9 in San Jose

Last October I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising three children under 9 on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $4,150 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,950 • Childcare and after-school care: $680 • Groceries and school meals: $670 • Course fees and exam costs: $850 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.