@nononono,
A happy life without much money is possible.
How much happiness will depend on you.
Are you able to find contentment with the basics of life? Then there is hope for you.
Having piles of cash may offer temporary solace, yet, it can also lead you to anxiety wherein you begin to wonder if those around you are there for you or for your friends.
Is a bunch of money in your own hands needed to get food? In many places, no. There are free meals in many places and food pantries as well, along with free cheese and crackers at various locations where an art exhibit is opening. Free coffee or tea and cakes and finger sandwiches at churches, and likely other places too.
Sometimes free housing as well. It may be bed in a shelter (some of which also offer a breakfast and/or dinner) or on a piece of cardboard under a bridge or highway overpass or other locations too.
Internet access can be free at libraries along with some other spots. You don't need to have a computer of your own.
Freebies are located in plenty of places. Now you might not always get top quality or top of your choices: however the things are there for you to take.
To be truly happy does not require money or much money. You just need to locate that blissful area within yourself.
Me, I have less now than since as far back as I can remember after a series of life situations. I am also happier than ever prior.
What it comes down to is:
Did I eat today? Do I have a place to slumber tonight? Did I have an enjoyable interaction with someone today? ---I did? Then life I'd good and I'm still alive. Do I have much money? By today's standards, not particularly; but, I'm still alive which indicates possibility of any number of wonderful things happening in my future, so really it's all good and there aren't any real problems got me.