I have no family support. I have been on my own since I was 13. I have worked through mental health and addiction issues. Im so stuck in life. I do have dreams and goals but I can't get out of survival mode to pursue them. I desperately want to work and to give back to society as opposed to having to spend every day of my life worried about how I am going to make it. Unfortunately there is no support from women in society which leaves me constantly at the mercy of men who see me as someone they can manipulate and abuse. Something's gotta give doon and I see no way out.