I'm on disability because of that I receive a small amount for food, medical and rent assistance. With this help we're able to focus on our son. I "make up" for it by homeschooling my son ($8344 saved per student + sn allowence + free lunch) volunteering at homeschooling Co ops. So I view myself as his 1:1 teacher and I take that very seriously. After he finishes school I plan to continue volunteering at the co-ops. After all our bills are paid we have about $50 a week for, gas, household stuff and extras.

What extras you ask: $30 a month archery $28 month for Friday pizza party @ community center, $10 for karate, $15 for bathing and sanitary products and the rest in gas to get to appointments, Co ops, and other places. It's stressful when an unexpected bill comes up but other than that I know I have a roof, internet, food and my meds every month so it's not as stressful as one would think.we're able to find free/low cost activities for my son 3 days a week and have appointments the other 2 days. Usually we're only at home /awake from 6 pm -10pm except for weekends.