I do not live in America and although the father of my children has left me, he will be providing financially for his children. As things currently stand I should not need to turn to the government for help paying for my children. However, If I did, I have paid over £1000+ in tax every month for many of the last 18 years so if I did need to take a little back down the line, I wont be feeling bad about it.

What happened? He didn't love me like a partner.