The appropriate answers are different for each of us. Our life experiences lead us down very different paths. The thing to realize is that each of us is responsible for our own destinies. I came of age in the mid 1960's . . . my world probably seems irrevelant to your current life choices, but although nearly six decades separates us, our life choices remain much the same. I grew up as the oldest of five boys to an angry, alcoholic father. I wanted nothing more than to get out of my parent's home. Sound familiar? For me, I found that joining the military was the appropriate answer. I was a Corpsman, stationed with the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. I learned self discipline quickly , and through this I became a man. My brothers in arms became more important than my self. We lived for one another while living through some very tough times. The military can offer the tools and education to help you mature and be successful. Today I have two sons who are career military officers, one a major and the other a colonel. They are the progeny of a mean, old non-com father; we love one another dearly. They are fathers themselves today. There are many paths to success, and they require planning and focus. Put your head down, your anger in a pocket and get out there and build success. I see you as the type of guy who can do it!