Being institutionalized.

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Well, let me give you some insight. Living on the street sucks, it really does. Living in a tent also sucks, I've done that too.

I asked you what you were struggling with and your big point here was your clothes and your appearance, are those your biggest concerns that you are not 'presentable'?

You seem to understand how to get a job (I know tons of people who have gone months and months unable to find work, perfectly employable individuals, it's not always a matter of incompetence), you understand social elements enough that you at one point had a relationship and a child (despite how you felt your performance went, that doesn't happen 'by accident'), and really you seem quite aware of all the stipulations of your situation.

So what I'm trying to understand is why you keep treating yourself like you're stupid and incapable, when I really think you are capable of so much more? Maybe I've just got on rose-coloured glasses, but maybe yours are s***-stained if you pardon the phrase.

Also sorry, I've got the "Dad-tone" going on right now, but that's the position I feel needs to be filled for you right now.