Feeling burnt out and lonely
I feel like I have a huge weight on my shoulders and at the same time that I have a huge privilege and not able to appreciate it. I’m 26 and work night shifts part time, usually 8-10 hr shifts. I’m taking 2 classes at community college now and about to transfer to a university for free due to an agreement between the schools, but full time status will be required. I live in my parents home and do not have to pay rent since I’m in school. I have depression and PTSD and I’m physically disabled, and queer and mixed race. I have almost no social life and a lot of my friends are not in school or already finished, they do all these queer POC/ arts events and post going out and doing fun amazing things. They are not rich either. Just seems that many people I know and like have time and energy to do things I wish I could do. I wonder how I’m going to build a life I can actually enjoy. I think I’m willing to put in sacrifice and work for a better future. But I sometimes wonder if it’s worth all of this.
Posted Mar 1, 2026, 1:51 AM UTC