Look wallowing is ok - just give yourself a time limit.

I strongly and clearly asked for 20K to start a new business once and it didn't come. When I look back I can see it was because I had other things to do (like sort out my family) before that could happen properly. If I DID get the money back then, it actually would have added to all my stress. I can only see that now. But that's me and my sitch.

If no one wants to help, you just have to find a way on your own where you do not have to rely on others to get you where you want. Yes, it may be harder but if you get an end result where you are able to have your dream without worrying if the support network will collapse.

From one single hot mumma to another it is always better to not have to rely on others too much. You don't have to be LONE WOLF, but from experience if you need others good will to continue, it will run out sooner or later.

There are absolutely ways around all the problems. Put your music on or go sweat or something until you get back into your COMBAT QUEEN mode. A shift in perception is all that may be needed here. Go have a read about really successful business people. Most don't have a complete secondary education and it didn't stop them from becoming millionaires (or losing it all and getting it back AGAIN). They don't tend to see setbacks as setbacks - just a different opportunity, and they are always looking out for one. Keep looking!