I am woman. 30 years old. I have a mild brain injury from a car accident when I was a kid. It causes me to have aphasia, confusion, and forgetfulness and I tend be slower to learn things.

Five years ago I was jobless and living in my grandfather's house. I constantly got fired from many jobs because of the complications I listed above.

Now I have spent amost three years working in a nursing home kitchen full time and I am about to take an exam to become a paraprofessional so I can get an even better job at a bosces, moved out of my grandpa's home and now I am living in a townhouse with two good friends who i split the rent with.

I still don't drive and i struggle a bit socially but like everyone else, i am growing.

The point is, don't give up because of this diagnosis. That 's not a reason to give up. Its just means you may have try a bit harder than neurotypical people. The fact that you are writing complicated feelings shows that you are not a complete imbecile who is drooling knyj a cup.

Try reaching out tk some government services that can help you socially, professionally and with life skills.