Hello Alliebean: I noticed this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral! 
I'm sorry you are struggling with this difficult situation.  Here are links to 8 articles, from PsychCentral's archives. The first 4 are on the subject of what to do when you feel lost. The fifth talks about what to do when you feel overwhelmed. The last 3 address overcoming adversity & reclaiming joy:
When You Feel Lost
When You Feel Lost or Disconnected from Yourself | Weightless
So, You're Lost? The Advice You'd Never Expect
9 Types of Hopelessness and How to Overcome Them
Overwhelmed? These 6 Strategies May Help
https://psychcentral.com/blog/4-stra...rom-adversity/
https://psychcentral.com/blog/4-prov...ome-adversity/
https://psychcentral.com/blog/using-...o-reclaim-joy/
I hope you find PC to be of benefit. 
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