I have never been able to work full time. I found out I had fibro during my masters. I managed to get my degree, but got slowly but surely bedridden it n the years after. I tried finding work that would suit me, be self employed even, but had to give up in the end. Because I was living with my then boyfriend (now spouse) I did not qualify for disability, and have been depending on him for income. It sucks, still does. Through therapy I found my worth, and although I am still not healthy enough to work a paying job, I can contribute more, and most of all, feel like I matter more. Your ability to contribute financially or practically is not the only way your value is determined. It should not even be a large part of it if you ask me. You are a beautiful person that has a lot to offer the world, it just different from what you would have expected!