Back on our feet: Cesar and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Quezon City

Last December I went through a long illness, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a hairdresser, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a dental nurse in the evenings, which will triple my income by March, 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 $600 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $145 • Groceries and school meals: $190 • Rent top-up: $265 Thank you for reading my story. - Cesar