Weight gain. It sucks, but do what you can do. As as you make an honest effort to be is what matters. Now for the rest: Well, you had an agreement. Yes, the job is gone but you are still working and bringing in income. Cut back drastiy so he can stay in school as much as possible. But also sit him down and help him realize that this is the real world, and yes, he have to actually get a job part time to help out. You can do without cable, you can do without phones (plural) I would keep the internet for research purposes. You can sign up for different aid programs like a food basket through a local food bank/church. You not want to, but do what you can. Line dry your clothes instead of using the dryer. Park a car and take the bus or ride a bike. It can be done, just not easily of course. But marriage is a partnership and he needs to pitch in a bit more. I respect his time in school for a better life, but he also needs to be realistic. It be a LOT easier to support you going to school when he is making money as a lawyer than it is for you to support him now.