I'm working 25 hours on average and my daughters each give me 1/3 of rent. I'm still struggling. Nothing gets paid on time. I just fall further and further in the trap. There are no wonderful, uplifting stories to read or believe in. Once you are in the trap of poverty, you stay there. I'm not looking for sympathy. I've looked and looked, combed ads, talked to people, and prayed until I'm blue in the face. I wasn't much of a big believer but now that is looking pretty hopeless too. When the car dies, it is over. At least I'll have no car payment or insurance...just another ding on my already crappy credit rating-if they even rate in the negative...half laughing but mostly crying on that last statement!