Back on our feet: Ashwin and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Kanpur

After a house fire in May, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 August, 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 $650 goes: • Rent top-up: $185 • Childcare and after-school care: $230 • Groceries and school meals: $130 • Course fees and exam costs: $105 I hope life is good to you.