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Sorry you're struggling. Early 20s are a bit rough, keep your head up, set goals for yourself and always set something for yourself to look forward to(like a trip, etc)
When I was 21 I was working construction jobs for shit pay, wondering if this was all that my life would amount to. I had a son I could barely afford to maintain, a shit relationship with his mom, and an estranged family. The people I knew only lived to get absolutely wasted drunk/high on the weekend. My ADHD/combative attitude got me fired from most jobs I'd had. I constantly had suicidal thoughts.
I had to humble myself, learn to listen, learn to follow, learn to teach, then learned to lead. I still humble myself every day.
I found something that interested me, studied it, practiced it, mastered it, and am always learning. In March I'll turn 30 and recently accepted my first six figure salary offer. Still no college degree.
Even when it feels like you're taking one step forward and two steps back, invest in yourself, find something you enjoy doing and then be the best at it. Life is timing. Once you finally catch wind, you're off the ground for good.
Take care.