Patience, my friend. I know it's hard when you're in a situation you want to improve or get out of, but try your very best not to let your current circumstance dictate your actions. Trust me when I say I can relate. I had my daughter when I was a teenager. Money was scarce or non-existent and I could've easily gave up on writing to chase a dollar. But I stuck with it for years and here I am, living my dreams. Be patient. Stick to one plan for at least a full year of CONSISTENCY. That means you do whatever you set out to do every day (or whatever cadence makes sense) and you never break the routine unless absolutely necessary. At the very least, you'll get better. At the most ideal, you'll get to where you want to go. But you need to be patient.