My 20 yr old is also trying to find work. He just finished his first year of college last year on the Pell Grant but due to living circumstances it's on hold. My sister and I do not spend time together. She works most of the time. I do the housework and cooking. It's not that we don't get along, we do.

I'm registered on WorkinTexas.com. They have resume building classes and computer testing, etc that help people find work. I'm getting help with that. I just popped onto this forum to complain this once because my sister went to far and I couldn't cope.

I know what you mean about choosing against going with family. My son and I did actually visit some places to see if it would be a viable option. Everything had limits. Apparently drug addicts get a lot of help around here. Everyone else is expected to sort themselves out.

I will get out of this. My son needs to finish college in peace. His birthday is in October! Must have something by then. I've looked into voluteering (thinking it would open up some opportunities) but transportation was a problem. If there's a way, I'll find it. I'm focused but flexible and I know what I want. The important thing for me now is to stay active, work on self improvement, stay on top of my job search and be ready to jump when opportunity presents itself.

This website has helped a lot. I feel less alone being able to reach for others on the forum when I need to. I'm not really as out of control as I seemed on the post. I did try to get help. That's how I found this forum. I don't have a dime so 'discounted' counselling really won't help. If they don't do something about this economy, they'll have more than me looking for counselling they can't afford.