24F here. I go with the flow but I took that a little too seriously after 4 years when I found myself back at my parents’; a recovered addict (fent), fresh out of a relationship that took EVERYTHING from me, and a job that high schoolers start with. I lost all my $5k+ savings, my paid off car, not to mention my motivation & dignity 😅.
8 months ago, the relationship ended and I got roped into getting a shared loan on a car (with my ex) that’s just not worth the investment and the headache. I cant afford anything! I’m employed part-time, but with the rapid population growth in this small college town, everyone is struggling to find a job.
Going to school is one of my BIGGEST dreams and a degree in dental hygiene seems unattainable now because schooling is full time for 2 years.
Man, i’m lost. I know i’m young, but i feel like an UTTER FAILURE. I didn’t even think i’d make it to this age. I have great friends and family that i can lean on for emotional support, but i don’t know what my next step is. I have supported my family at 16-17 years of age because i’ve had to in the past, but i’ve set my boundaries pretty clearly now. I’ve made it clear to family I will not and can not help if i don’t help myself first and they’re okay with that. It feels horrible because we’re very financially unstable. If anyone is willing, please, I need guidance on how to manage this stressful situation. If anyone is in the dental field, or in school, how do i get started?