Back on our feet: Rodrigo and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Grand Rapids

Last September I went through my partner leaving, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a driver, 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 November, 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 $3,950 goes: • Rent top-up: $1,750 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,100 • Groceries and school meals: $610 • Course fees and exam costs: $490 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.