You sound like a incredible strong lady, I to am single so not working I know will be really tough, but I know it will all work out. To have no support during this time would be so hard, I'm luck I have a large support group within my grown children , boyfriend and my work community as I'm a director of a Childcare centre and the support from my employer and families is unbelievable.
i hope your recovery lets you get back to work as soon as your healthy enough to, because I know working with children help me to feel motivated and better about myself.
best wishes.