Irene is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after the death of my husband

Last November I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a cleaner, 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 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 $2,250 goes: • Rent top-up: $720 • Childcare and after-school care: $490 • Groceries and school meals: $550 • Course fees and exam costs: $490 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.