I'm 35 I was diagnosed in 2006 I had childhood trauma, sexual abuse when I was younger then my parents splitting up in high school. I was a high honor student every semester until my junior year when my family broke up. I think it left me without a sense of direction in life. I started getting in trouble, drugs, alcohol, fighting, I got an O.U.I. I have simmered down since my diagnosis but I have only been able to hold a job for maybe six years since becoming ill.  However in that time I managed to learn a trade and have three years experience as an Electricians Helper. I have been in and out of hospitals and on dozens of different medications. I've lived on my own off and on, at the moment I am out of a 1 1/2 year relationship and back living with my mom, which helps her out I do chores she can no longer do and do home improvement, I re-wired the barn we live in and resided it. I struggle with self worth, feelings of uselessness, not being a contributing member of society. I struggle finding friends or a girlfriend - its hard for me to explain my disability to someone and feel accepted. Anyone else like to share their story with me? I like doing things, hiking, sea kayaking, camping out on islands, and recently have gotten into beekeeping... Share with me your stories, accomplishments, struggles, coping skills, and where you are at in your journey of life...