It does get better, I know it does from others. I know what its like to see other's secure, well to do, comfortable lives and feel like an outsider looking in. I know what its like to have made a bad choice, because I too am suffering the consequences of mine for the past 5 years and I have not had any security except for my parents home where I have run away to with my 2 year old son. I make almost no money. Despite this, I know things will get better, because when you hit bottom, the only way is up. Its a time line thing as mentioned above, take it day by day, keep improving yourself and your life, help others, and be patient. One day you will wake up and see your life is positive and way different.