“I won’t let my son be cold or go hungry”

“My marriage broke down a few months after my son (now six) was born. I suddenly found myself single-handedly raising a child while I was still on maternity leave and taking home a

reduced salary.

“Essentials such as nappies, wipes and clothes were already expensive – but being solely responsible compounded those costs even more. Childcare was definitely the biggest surprise. I was so shocked to realise just how expensive nursery schools were. Soon everything added up and I found myself in around £47,000 worth of debt before I turned to Creditfix for help.

“I found admitting that I was struggling to be embarrassing at first, but it was the best decision I ever made. It’s easy to forget that there are people out there that can give you advice and help.

“Childcare is one of the biggest costs of being a parent, especially if you work full-time. Now I pay for before and after-school clubs, which are nowhere near as expensive as nursery but they still add up considerably.

“My biggest concern at the moment is the cost of heating and food. I won’t let my son be cold or go hungry. As a parent I want to give him the best childhood I can – this might mean he’ll miss out on things like holidays and other luxuries for now, but I’m on track to not only clearing my debt but learning how to manage money better, which will be better for the future of my family.”