what are you in school for? does it translate to a real job? you can't make it in this world with no money. no income. unless you think you are getting seriously hefty alimony and child support??? being self supporting is an absolute MUST. certainly you have some skills, probably a lot more transferable than you think. get a job at the lower end and work your way up. i've been with my organization for 22 years now...started as a temp, photocopying stuff. today, without a degree, i am in charge of MILLIONS of dollars in grant funding and am the administrator for a group of 15.