Back on our feet: Bruna and three children under 12 in Petrópolis

Since a divorce in July, I'm now raising three children under 12 on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by September, 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 $1,000 goes: • Rent top-up: $530 • Childcare and after-school care: $270 • Groceries and school meals: $200 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.