That’s just dad. How far away from awakening some are.
Because of the whole point, which is free will, there’s not much you can. It’s a heartbreak. Your life is a witness, and hopefully one day she will look at you and realize she wants what you have.
I’ve had to face austerity too, and you’ll be surprised where you can economize whike you work for what you want.
For example, Drop your internet plan and use the library (free!) to hunt for work.