Vaishali is a single parent of a teenage son and a daughter in primary school - help us after my partner leaving

Since my partner leaving in August, I'm now raising a teenage son and a daughter in primary school on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a teaching assistant in the evenings, which will triple my income by December, 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 $650 goes: • Rent top-up: $200 • Childcare and after-school care: $170 • Groceries and school meals: $150 • Course fees and exam costs: $130 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.