Hi @samthom welcome to Hive. I'm @palomap3 from Lovesniper OCD team.
I identify with the responsibility that comes with becoming the eldest child. It is clear that you are a fighter who has no qualms about working at anything to support your family. Congratulations, and I hope you stay healthy so you can continue doing so. Since you already have people to guide you in getting started here, I will just leave you with some information that will be useful, and I recommend that you check out this community that will interest you: Homesteading. Best of luck.
Tips and information as a Hive newbie here: newbie guide.
Communities you might like that are part of the OCD Communities Incubation Program. Important: read their rules and post in the one that fits your content.
Have a good day!
Thanks and I also wish same