Could you please evaluate my writing

I was born and raised in a very difficult situation, (as/since/because) I am the sixth of my family. My father was (borrowing) money to feed us at that time, while we were looking for help from the government where no one was listening. My father was (at) crossroads on whether to leave the host country looking for money or seeking for help from the charity. Finally, he decided to travel abroad. Living alone away from your family is something that brings feelings of sadness, away from lovely kids and wife is a big thing which no one could help to overcome.