Back on our feet: Walter and four children in Berlin

After a long illness in June, I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a medical coder in the evenings, which will triple my income by October, 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 $2,600 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $1,000 • Childcare and after-school care: $960 • Course fees and exam costs: $640 Thank you so much.