Sundrop said:They say that misery loves company.....but I don't co-commiserate, and I don't do the "oh, poor pitiful you" thing....
My personal belief is that if you put positive energy and thoughts into the universe, those positive qualities are returned to you....
likewise, negative begets negative.
I've taken the liberty to re-write your post, keeping it on a positive slant.....I hope you don't mind.
Just thought seeing a more positive side to venting might be helpful.
I am blessed. I'm Free. Yes, I may be living with situations that I haven't gotten control of....yet......but time is on my side....I'm turning 34 this year, and I have so much life ahead of me to enjoy. Right now, I'm living with my parents, and when they are no longer with me, I will look back at the extra time we had together and smile.
I am working in a restaurant at the moment....I feel so lucky to have a job when so many have no work. Something better will come along, and I have hopes to find work pertaining to my hard earned degree in biology/chemistry.
An education is a valuable asset, and no one can ever take that away from me.
I'm not in Africa getting circumcised, and even though times are difficult, life is wonderful!
I am strong, and independent, and have no need to depend on alcohol or chemicals for comfort.
I have no husband or children, so I am flexible re-locate when the right craeer comes along. I have hopes for a bright future with a family of my own.
Sure, I am cute....but more importantly, I am a well educated, smart young woman....I will survive
Couldn't have put it any better myself...perfect!