Back on our feet: Elisa and four children in Naples

After a divorce in October, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, 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 January, 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 $2,400 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $610 • Course fees and exam costs: $250 • Rent top-up: $1,540 If you're reading this, thank you. - Elisa