You cannot accomplish your goals on $2,000.00/month. Never going to happen in a million years. You need to find an income source way beyond the minimum wage threshold. Not to sound harsh, but it is an economic reality. Also, don't use the word "anyways" - it doesn't exist and sounds stupid, almost as stupid as the word irregardless.

I think you are still in the stage of accepting who you are to yourself, once you get over that hurdle, you will realize you don't need approval from family or friends. Those that love you will love you for the person you are inside, not the image you project in public.

Just my two pennies... YMMV.