how do I live my life like this?

ᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʟ ʜᴇᴀʟᴛʜ

For context, I'm 16 and have severe cptsd and autism. I'm homeschooled for that same reason. I have no friends, siblings, cousins, or extended family—I live with my mom and 4 other adult roommates. I'm not allowed to get a driver's licence or a job. My mom won't drive me anywhere when im stressed or overwhelmed, which is most of the time. I have no way to make money, and we live in the middle of nowhere right off a highway, so taking a walk somewhere isn't an option. Basically, I'm in bed all day and I have nothing to do. I constantly feel like I'm missing out and I desperately want to just have life experiences and memories and things to look back on. The two years until I can legally leave the house without getting in trouble seem so far away. I don't know what to do with myself. Please let me know if you have any solutions!! Like, a way I can get out of the house or something to do with my time so I feel like im actually living my life :-( thank you

Posted Jan 11, 2026, 8:14 PM UTC

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