>I have a college degree, but my academic advisor and career services at my school basically said I'd have to move 2-3 hours to find a job since I live in such a small place and the job market sucks. That would be easy if I had family or friends or even just someone I knew I could rely on in an alternate location.

This seems like your best chance for change and growth. You need to find out what can give you the supports to do it. It won't be easy, but it's the logical line of attack. Anyway, good luck. I know what you mean about being treated the way you have been. It's hard.