<prompt> Human: Hi Reddit ,Im in a pretty low state of mind thinking of what the future of my mother will be in the years to come. I am a 26F. My mother 45, that has no education, no profitable skills, lacks fluency with english, and works a minimum wage job averaging 56 hours a week. Every month she struggles to make ends meet and comes up short. I currently am unable to financially support her as I live on my own, am trying to pursue further education, and I barely make ends meet for myself. She has 3 younger kids under 18. We have had a very difficult life shes had 2 divorces, spouse abuse, a non-supportive extended family, broke, severe emotional distresslack of regulation. I know this may make me seem like a terrible person, but although I care for her, she is also a very big burden for my future. She is not an easy person. But she is still my mother. Is there anything I can do to help her move forward financially? Or are there programs that can help adults get back on their feet and work a livable wage where they actually have to time to spare for their kids, or even just time for themselves Id like her to get therapy ? It would be nice to see her emerge from the ashes, but I cant help but feel that there is no hope left for her because she has so many odds against her. She has no savings , no retirement plan, no insurance, nothing. Just paycheck to paycheck and she cant get out of the hole shes in. Has anyone else been in this position ? What did you do to help them do better financially ?  <response>: What social programs is she enrolled in? Surely a single mom of 3 working for minimum wage must qualify for food stamps, maybe even low income housing as well. Talk to your local churches and food banks for non-government options if she gets denied 