ACK! Everything you said is exactly how I feel, how I used to be, how I am now. Especially when you said this: "...like I'm too sensitive for this world! But in some ways I'm a very strong and powerful woman, although I am not feeling that part of me much these days." Sometimes I worry that I don't know how to live in this world, but when I was younger I thought I would be taking it over!
I went to college in Oregon. My parents were pushing me to go to grad school as well, but I didn't. Everyone thought I would continue onto grad school--and as a woman, a minority, the first person in my family to even attend college, I felt obligated to do so. But then I realized that I also had an obligation to myself. I needed a time out to take care of myself. I've also had to learn that a lot of these expectations I placed on myself. Because I didn't go to grad school, because I chose to remain in Oregon rather then venture out into the world, I did feel like a failure. I've recently realized that my parents just want me to be happy and well. I'm my own worst critic! 
Since school, I've worked a couple of jobs and I've lived w/ a roommate (currently my bf of 9 years) which makes it possible for me to work only PT. In my free time I write fiction, which is something I've always enjoyed doing (even with all the rejection letters). I've been feeling so much better lately with the diet and anti-anxiety meds, that I'm considering going back to school. But I have remember not to rush myself. Grad school's not going anywhere!
Congratulations on your academic success! What were/are you planning on studying? I hope you figure out what's best for you!
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