I know you haven't talked about your father in the post. I was just wondering if it was possible you can seek some help from him. Your mum, your younger brother and yourself are in a financial pinch. Perhaps, you can temporarily ask relatives for some help as well?
My family had trouble with finances before and I really despised how my mother would ask her relatives for help. And when I was younger, I really hated whenever other relatives always asked my mother or father for money and they would readily agree. So I understand that it might be something you wish not to do.
Would your mother or younger brother be able to help out with the family finances? The financial problems should not be entirely on your shoulders. It is part of the family after all- especially the house mortgage, utilities and food bills. (You are all sharing and living under one roof together.) Perhaps, your mother can find a job? Your younger brother as well? And you should definitely get a second job as you have suggested. Does your home have extra rooms? Perhaps, you can rent out a room?
Is there anything your family can cut back on? Cable- if no one watches TV? Or use less of? Like electricity? Or if anyone in your family eats out, perhaps you can all try to save money by buying groceries and cooking stuff at home instead? And packing lunches instead of buying them? And if anyone in your family smokes cigarettes or likes buying coffee- perhaps you can cut back on that? Do you have things in your home that are in good condition that you don't need? Perhaps you can sell them? Garage sell? Or sell stuff over the internet?
Maybe you can even try counselling? The divorce of your parents seem to have affected you. It was one of the reasons you stated which caused you to stop caring and lose your passion. And it can help you feel less stressful by talking to someone. Also, I suggest trying either yoga or meditation. It might help.
Best of luck on your life dream.
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