Help me and the kids keep our heads above water

I'm embarrassed to have to ask for help again. As some of you know, the last few years of my life seem to be following the Series of Unfortunate Events playbook. Move after move, cancer after cancer, and, at the end of 2024 unexpectedly becoming a single parent of four and trying to navigate all that while managing chronic pain and relational trauma.

I've been living in a state of complete burnout with little support and no breaks for quite some time now and I've finally hit a wall.

I have been on a waiting list for surgery for over a year because of NHS resource shortages. I'm grateful that I will eventually be seen, but as my condition worsens it's become harder and harder to stay afloat. My kids have pulled together this year to help more than I would ever want them to, taking on responsibilities beyond their years while also processing all that's happened. Even with all of us moving full steam ahead as much as possible , because of my reduced workload, I am finding it impossible to bridge the gap and stay on top of everything. We are falling behind quickly and I cannot bear the thought of having to move everyone again. And without a consistent salary, finding a new place would be almost impossible.

I'm asking for help to cover:

-Essential bills (rent shortfall, utilities, groceries)

-Support with childcare and errands during my upcoming abdominal surgery and recovery (estimated 6–8 weeks recovery time)

-Bridging the gap while I regain my health and rebuild my workload.

If you are able to help us in any way as we get back on our feet over the next few months I would be incredibly grateful. Having the ability to approach a massive surgery and recovery knowing that we will not sink would mean the world. I know it's a hard time for many and so I understand if contributing is not possible. If you are able to share that would also mean a lot.

Also, I am 100% able to match your contribution with hours of family research. As many of you know, I'm a family historian and would be delighted to help you with any personal research queries or projects. Please message me if this is something I can do for you.

I hope really hope this is the bad times finale so I can begin to move onto steadier ground. If you got this far, thank you for reading.