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Hi Kelly,

I am sorry to hear that you are still going through such a rough patch in your life right now. Try to keep in mind that it is only temporary, and you WILL figure it out.. it just might take some time!
You and I are the same age, so I know how you are feeling when you don't know what you want to do and feel like you should but I agree with what some of the others said too, it is still pretty young and you don't HAVE to have everything figured out yet.
I don't know if you are the same as me, but I do find that when I have so much time off I can get myself feeling worse. I used to try and find myself routine every day.. Like, I will always get up no later than suchandsuch a time, I will then go for a walk, I will then go to the library, or drugstore, or somewhere. I will buy only enough groceries for today, so I need to go out again tomorrow.. that sort of thing. It helped me feel like I was still doing something every day, even if they were only small things.
As for pursuing your Uni degree, how are you doing that? And in what? I ask because I know that there are SO MANY courses that you can do online now that you could study from home pretty easily. Even the really good Universities here have loads of distance classes.
Are you taking writing in school? My best friend just graduated from University with a double major in History and Creative Writing and she just finished writing a novel. She is an AMAZING writer, really exceptional.. and she is having trouble getting it the attention it deserves. If you do have something you want published, let me know if you have any questions 'cause I know some stuff about it now since she has gone through this.
But like the others say, it is hard. It's something that you usually have to do as a hobby more than a job at first. You should totally do it if you want to give it a try, it's not impossible or anything but you do need to make sure that you have other support, you know? As for rejection, there is no way to avoid that.. Even if you write something brilliant, somebody won't like it.. even if a hundred people love it. Especially when you start out, that IS something you need to be prepared for.. but it doesn't mean anything.
I loved taking Creative Writing courses at college, I thought they were just great. Lots of interacting with other people in a really cool way, really interesting people.. I'd totally recommend taking those part-time courses if they are available.. and if you haven't already!

Have you thought about getting a less stressful job? I know you aren't working right now, but if you do need to go back... what about something that is dealing less with irate people and doesn't agrivate your anxiety conditions?

Good luck, Kelly, we're all here for you!!
**hugs**
--Steph

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