Simone is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a sudden redundancy

Last April I went through a sudden redundancy, and I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 bookkeeper in the evenings, which will triple my income by July, 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 $1,050 goes: • Course fees and exam costs: $260 • Childcare and after-school care: $220 • Rent top-up: $570 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.