Budgeting tips when income drops - 25 weeks in

My income is now a fraction of what it was as a nurse's aide and I am trying to cover the essentials. I am in Hartford, in case local advice matters. The rent is fixed and the car payment is high. What helped you?

I called each lender and asked for a hardship plan. Two agreed to lower payments for a few months.

Sell things you do not use. I made about $100 from a weekend of listing.