Hang in there. You already have more going for you than many others.

Eventually you should be able to be on your own and start dating. Congrats on your career choice and getting your education. You already accomplished more in life than many others! You have your own income (even if small), you don't depend on any men for your daily bread, you share your place with your sister which isn't that unusual.

You make big changes and it takes time. Being "still" at school at 27 is perfectly ok. Heck how many people never even went to school. I think rather than feeling low try to look at it positively as you in fact are much better off than many women (who you think might have something that you don't).

Many women have no education or career and depend their entire life on men and in fact they often stay in bad marriages because they cannot survive on their own. You however are advancing yourself and are on a path to independence. Eventually you can find a man who will be your equal not someone to depend on. You should give your self big hug for doing what you are doing. Good job.

Everything else will come your way. When you get your health plan see if you can see a therapist as it might help with your self esteem. Many hugs!!!!