["It wasn't easy recently when I told a friend I needed to stay home from going out for food and some entertainment because it wasn't something I could afford.", 'I am sorry to hear that. I hope your financial situation improves in the future.', 'I do, too! Though, when you are caretaking for a parent, I realize it will be a very long time before that happens.']
I believe that you will be in a better situation soon.
I had to tell a friend recently that I could not go out to dinner and a movie with them because I didn't have enough money.