Back on our feet: Hailey and three children under 12 in Edinburgh

Last May I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising three children under 12 on my own. I work as a part-time receptionist, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a pharmacy technician 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. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $3,100 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $690 • Rent top-up: $1,600 • Groceries and school meals: $810 With deep gratitude, Hailey