Hello RavensPOE: I am inspired by your story. The commitment it took to get where you are is truly amazing! I'm not sure if I understand the end of your post correctly. Are you thinking of leaving the program you're in prior to completing it? From my perspective, it seems this would be sad, given what you went through to get there. I hope you can see your way clear to complete your studies. It is probably the case that you will have to be open to going wherever in the U.S. you can find a suitable position, upon your return. However, it seems as though somewhere in this big country there must be opportunities for a person with your background.

I also live pretty-much in isolation. I am married. However, otherwise, I just keep to myself. From my perspective, no good has ever ensued from me having anything to do with other people. I don't blame anyone for this. It is just the way my life has gone. At this point, I'm an older adult & I just prefer my solitude. Fortunately, because I am an older person, I no longer have to maintain employment. My needs are small & I have what few things I do need.

I don't know anything about how this works, but I sometimes hear about this "go fund me" website. I wonder if you might be able to set up a sight on this & generate enough funds to get you back to the U.S. & into suitable employment & living situations... just a thought... You have come so far... it would be truly unfortunate to not see this through.

Anyway, for what it's worth, I celebrate what you have accomplished & wish you all the best...