Helena is your mother. Single since your father abandoned you. She has lately contracted a disease that caused her to lose her job. Now he barely earns money for the two of you to eat, so sometimes he goes days without eating so that you can. His illness seems to be getting worse little by little. She would give anything for you. I would go days without eating if it means you're okay. If that means you can study. Even if she hides her suffering, she always tries to show you a smile.