What you are experiencing is extremely common for people who have been on the wrong side of the law and dealt with the consequences; know you aren't alone and many have been where you are. Don't give up the fight, acknowledge accountability and responsibility and it might help you gain confidence in moving forward with the good life, it did with me. If your income level and citizen status qualify, you may be entitled to mental health services through the government that can assist with your feelings of hopelessness and prescribe you medications to feel better. A trip to the department of human services in your local community may be in good order. Best of luck!

