Originally Posted by
ndlc08 
Thanks for your kind and encouraging words. Alcoholism is definitely something in my family that I try to be aware of and keep far away from (my very short-lived ex used alcohol to cope with an anxiety disorder, and it's one of the reasons it didn't work out). I wish you all the best !!
Although you are still very young and have a long life ahead of you, it's good that you and your AXbf didn't work out. Although, be very careful not to fall into the same pattern of falling for the wrong guys. On a subconscious level, people tend to pick partners that resemble their family dynamic in someway. Eg. An addict and a codependant almost always choose each other.
In terms of how to cope with your feelings, venting about it helps. If you can't talk to friends about them due to embarrassment, thank goodness for technology and forums like this.
I understand that money is an issue being a student but what about finding very cheap rent somewhere with a roommate?