[gonegirl99]

Because I just lost my job and have to live with my evil mother and sister when I was just on the way to saving money? I'm about to turn 25 and have no other option but the streets. U have no idea how much I wish my mother and sister would be knocked in the mouth. Sometimes it is not that bad and I think they'll change but I feel like eventually I'll become one of those people who'll lose it and things will be worse and I'll just die tragically. I don't want to think like that. I really want life to be good. I want 2017 to be a good year. But knowing u have little money and no support is extremely hard.

Any suggestions for how I can make life better for me? How much would counseling help? How long would I have to wait to find a job and save for a future?

Can I be a success story? Or a tragic one.

[gonegirl99]

And currently I'm with extended relatives for Christmas which was a huge mistake because theyve believed every lie my mom told them about me but I'm just here to get Christmas gifts lol

[Skeezyks]

Hello gonegirl99: I'm sorry you find yourself to be in such a difficult situation. I don't know if counseling would actually help or not. But I think it is worth a try if you can arrange it. Sometimes just having someone to talk with about your problems can help. Plus it can sometimes produce ideas for ways to proceed you might not have thought of on your own.

You didn't mention what happened that resulted in you losing your job. Really the key here, it sounds to me, is to get out there & find another job. You list your location as being Houston. Assuming that we're talking Houston, Texas, there must be many employment opportunities available. Make looking for a new job your present job. For one thing, the more employers you see (in person) the more likely you'll find a new job. Plus, if you're out actively seeking new employment, you won't be hanging around home with your mother & sister!

At the end of your post, you asked if you can be a success story or a tragic one. Only you know the answer to that question. I don't know how you would define success. It is true that, sometimes, things don't turn out the way we expect. But we can still find peace of mind & contentment. I send you my best wishes with the hope that you will be able to find the strength to pursue peace of mind & contentment in your own life.

[MommaD]

You can be a success story. I believe you can. If you think about it, every story about heroes has a "dark night of the soul" where the hero goes through some nasty, painful even tragic stuff. You are the hero of your story, and right now you're going through your trial by fire. That doesn't mean you can't triumph in the end (even though you're going through major crap now). Hang in there and keep posting. Try therapy--Skeezyks is right (again!!)--it can help just to have someone to talk to

[kkrrhh]

I'm sorry. When a situation like that has just happened I know all you can see is the possible negativity in the near future, just know you will get past it and there's lots of good in the future you just can't see right now. You absolutely can be a success story. I think counseling could definitely help.

[MtnTime2896]

"Can I be a success story? Or a tragic one."

I firmly believe that that's a choice we all have to make ourselves. Nothing, not even circumstance, can choose this for us.