Hi Brienne, I think maybe you see a failure, but I see a tremendous story of a fighter. It would have been easy to leave school and give up, but you didn't. You searched and found something you could do and went for it. You provided for yourself while you dealt with your diagnosis. I know you seek approval from your mother, but you need to start with your own. Give yourself credit for all that you've achieved. You can maybe do something else one day. Don't lose hope. There are so many ways to add value in this life. It doesn't have to be professional. Widen your sight a bit and you might see the endless possibilities. Find something that makes you happy. That road always takes you someplace great.