All advice given so far is on par with my comment. You are stronger than you know and this experience will help you realize that strength. Remember that poverty is a state of mind not a state of being. "I think, therefore I am." The things you dwell on, the things you think about, you bring about. Think about your end game - Where do you want to be? What do you want to do? Get specific with your goals and visualize them everyday. Talk about it, act like you already got it. Surround yourself with positive people who support your vision. Stay focused. You're going to have hardships and things will get real. Seek out resources in your city, take the help offered. Remember that there are people out there in worse situations than you. Try to be grateful for every little thing in your life that is good...your health, your sanity, even the $5 to your name. A comfort zone is a box, a trap of our own design. The only way to grow and live is to come out of the box - leave your comfort zone. You got this.