Getting one's life back in order, or, attempting to

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For months now I've done alot of thinking. Yes, I quit school. Not only was I a wreck socially but I was failing miserably, and I couldn't take it anymore. I stayed home for months and then got sent to a group home for a while, and then finished the 2nd half of grade 9. After that I quit. Now I realize I made a big mistake, but, I want to do something rather then nothing at all. Is it to late for me? Yes I have aspergers, yes I take medication, but in my mind I know I'm still a normal person that can succeed. I want to learn to drive a well this fall and get a car.

All I want in this world is to be successful. But I don't know if I can be. Did I ruin my life? Am I a bad person for what I did? i just feel so guilty inside. I try my best to be sociable. I have confidence. I just feel like I messed up so much and nothing will ever change that.

I want to start out going to GED preperation classes and then when I'm ready take the real test. I know I can do it.

While I can't really help you that much, (I'm disconnected with reality) I will bump your post to show that I'm a little concerned.

Hopefully things work out and you end up "successful" (whatever you define it as)

There's too much pressure on society to get an education these days...especially a college degree doesn't always help anyone.

You shouldn't feel bad about dropping out. Everyone has a different means of going through school and the way American schools are set up, I'm amazed that half of the people in them are succeeding as they are. Depending on the area you live in and the schools that are available there are always some that just dont work for us and that's where alternative means come in.

It's good that you're going for your GED. Good luck with that.