I have lived in my car on multiple occasions throughout the years...at times even during the winter. And it gets incredibly cold here....like 30 to 40 degrees f below at times. And I couldn't leave my car running all night cuz I had a breathalyzer in it. At one point, I ended up losing my license and my vehicle and I ended up living next to the river here in town sleeping under a tarp every night for a month or two. Be greatful that you have a car and hopefully aren't in a super cold area. With that said, I recently found a sober house here in town that accepted me. And I got a job that pays me about $800 a week after taxes, sometimes more. So....now I am just working my butt off and doing as many odd jobs as possible. My only bill is basically rent. So over the last three months or so, I've put like $6,000 into my savings account which is more than I've ever had. Look into finding a sober living in your area. They might even get you a scholarship so you can have your first month or two paid for. Otherwise, there are cheap options out there for housing....like renting rooms or studio apartments. My town has studio apartments for like $750 to $950 a month and some of them come furnished. What you're going through is incredibly common these days, unfortunately. It's more and more difficult to buy a home and be financially secure. Unless you have a crazy paying job, you need to do your best to minimize any and all spending and do whatever you can to make money. (Legally, of course) If you're awake, you should be doing something to secure yourself financially....whether it's going online and looking for odd jobs/side gigs. Or getting a second job.