Tammy Michaels 'has no money to feed kids'

Tammy Michaels has revealed that she is struggling to make ends meet following her split from Melissa Etheridge.

The former couple - who announced their separation in July 2010 - are parents to 4-year-old twins Johnnie Rose and Miller Steven.

Posting on her blog in poem form, Michaels confessed that Etheridge has not helped to care for the kids financially since the end of their relationship.

"When I went to get cash / just last week / for the three of us to eat / nothing, (sic)" she wrote.

"Today I was shopping for birthday decor / 4th next Sunday! / little cash for lunch? / nope- not enough funds / no food."

Michaels went on to describe her relationship with Etheridge as "smoke and mirrors".

"And I don't think I know what love is, or a promise. and romance? Smoke and mirrors, ladies!!! Smoke and mirrors!" she ranted.

"Don't fall for it! It's all a line up for bull that'll leave you with saggy boobs and stretch marks in the end."