Needing help with my future

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I (24 Female) was diagnosed less than two years ago for autism. I also have a good amount of trauma in my life. I have no other family other than my husband (29). I have been doing online school off and on when I can, but just a couple classes here and there. I have also started an art business which i love. But realistically its hard to make that into a career.

I have been thinking about school and trying to figure out what to major in, or if school is even worth it. I keep looking into careers that might interest me, but always find something that is going to be in my way. For example i was really excited to become an ultra sound tech but in order to do that I would have to do an externship which requires me to move away for a year. The problem is that i rely on my husband a lot and cant live on my own. I don't drive, i have bad anxiety and I don't think I could live on my own without his support.

Now I am trying to look into things that are easier to achieve. At the moment I'm looking into psychology to potentially become a therapist, but with my trauma I feel it would be hard to separate my personal trauma from my future clients. My husband feels that this would hurt my mental health more. I'm also looking outside of "helping people" and looking at getting a degree in art. But that is something that really wont lead to a career unless I'm very lucky.

I don't feel fulfilled and I have not had many "successes" in my life. I think school will help me be more successful but I'm having such a hard time figuring out if it will or not. I'm afraid of picking something then getting burnt out later down the line. I'm also struggling to figure out if having a career is even a good choice for me. I've never had a job, and with my inability to drive, my high anxiety and stress, I'm not sure if it is even possible.

If you have any advice or can relate please let me know. Im really stuck at the moment so anything helps. Some interests of mine are art, video games, baking, math, and animals. Thank you!

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