The way we've been raised good or bad could always be used as a positive way in our character and the way we choose to live our life. Who are the closes and trustworthy people you have in your life right now? Have you been able to turn to these people for support as you're learning how to managing living in the young adult world?

I'm also 25 years old. During this time of age our generations are trying different things to figure out what we want to do in life. For instance I'm going to a junior college and I've been here since I was 20 years old. For a long time I was working full time and haven’t been able to put in the full focus in school but now I've changed that.

You need to be easy on yourself and know that it’s absolutely okay to feel confused and lost at times when you're trying to figure things out for yourself. It is understandable that you may feel like a 17 year old person in an adult world because everything we'll experience in college and new jobs will be something new for us to manage. No one is given the book of instructions to adulthood. Life is all about first hand experiences and you will have to go through it yourself to really know what works best for you. There will be times when you question yourself and wonder why you did what you did but what is important is you realize what works best for you or not.

Take your time and have a support system that you could turn to for advices. I'm sorry to here that your parents haven’t been the strong system that you have wanted them to be. But remember that your character will always continue to grow and become stronger and its just not based on your past but also your choices for the future. Be flexible and understanding for yourself.