((Hun)) atleast you were busy battling an unfortunate hand you were dealt, and can and WILL still reach your potential! I was also a bright student, couldn't skip any grades bcoz of emotional maturity (they were right in the end. Meh) let's see... what's my excuse for being a nothing at age 27 ( and by 'nothing' I mean no defined profession or title) Graduated HS top of the class, with full university exemption. Dad was a pensioner by then, and couldn't sign the liability clause, and wealthy eldest brother (who btw always pushed for this) was travelling the world for a few years. What did I do? I had a BABY at 19. Got a job as soon as she was born, as I was and am her sole provider. Every job I've ever had (and boy were there plenty) i basically self-taught the skills needed (lucky me I'm a quick study and you can google almost anything,) and you know what? I've NEVER had the same job more than once! LOL. Anyway, I look at my peers and my PC peeps and I'm so proud of them, happy for them, but it reminds me of what I never had, and won't have (unless it starts raining money in my room or I marry this really rich guy and study anything and everything for as long as I want!) :-D anywaaay. I know how you feel Melissa, and man it sucks, but don't forget that you could still try tomorrow. H u g XOXO