Oh Des, glad you are taking action on your own behalf. What a serious bummer. Maybe it's time to figure out how to manage without Mom in the picture since she's so unreliable.

Hard hard hard stuff on your plate. I know how much you love your kids and give them top priority in your life. I respect that so much. Is there a childcare facility at your college?

I feel like there must folks around to help you stop feeling like your Mom and Sis are your only options for help..... more reliable people/organizations/food banks who are dedicated to helping folks in your situation. Ya know?