I am still living at home, yes. I've been working as a TSS for kids with behavior problems and developmental delays in their homes/schools/communities/etc, and up until two weeks ago I had a temp job on the side which involves working with children in low income housing developments. I'm still in the process of looking for better opportunities.

I have (slightly) narrowed down my options with school. At the moment my general focus involves a masters in art therapy or mental health counseling (potentially a degree in counseling with a specialization in art therapy?). When my mom's friend dropped by, she actually discouraged going for counseling and recommended clinical psychology instead (and when I was in school, almost all of my professors bashed clinical psych programs). I just feel weirdly torn.

After rereading my first post now that I'm less frustrated over the situation, I can't help but feel so... childish and obnoxious. I just wish she'd give me more space regarding figuring it all out. I can handle it! A friend of mine teaches at one of the schools I'd been looking at, and he's been a great source of information regarding who to talk to in what department. Another older friend graduated from a different school I've been looking at, in the same program I had been considering. He was also a big help with all the general insider information. It's not like I'm not doing anything to look into places, I just want to make sure that I'm fully invested in both heart and mind in whatever direction I want to pursue.