Vanessa is a single parent of a toddler and a seven-year-old - help us after a long illness

After a long illness in August, I'm now raising a toddler and a seven-year-old 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 November, 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 $650 goes: • Childcare and after-school care: $260 • Course fees and exam costs: $120 • Groceries and school meals: $270 Every share and every dollar helps.