Back on our feet: Sachin and a teenage son and a daughter in primary school in Warangal

Since a sudden redundancy in December, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a bookkeeper 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 $500 goes: • Rent top-up: $310 • Groceries and school meals: $80 • Course fees and exam costs: $110 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.