answer:“Lots of people get through college under these kinds of circumstances. How?” By neglecting something else. The possibilities are limitless, there. They could neglect their health, their children, their pets, their happiness, their friends, the housework, their minds…plenty of people neglect their family and make college their top priority. Nobody does everything well. Your priorities may not simplify your life much, but the right ones never do. It sounds like you have only just managed to concentrate on yourself. It’s a shame that this achievement is in danger of being put on the back burner yet again, but it is definitely not your fault. On the specific questions: 1) I’m very sorry about your grandma. Virtual hugs. 2) Does your aunt have the money to hire someone to help? Do you have the money? It may be worth it. 3) Try to ignore your uncle. Keeping out of family drama is a skill, and it needs practice. Repeat to yourself, “Not my circus, not my monkeys”, if you need to. 4) The semester has only just started. There is plenty of time to pull up your GPA. You can concentrate on that later on. In general: I’ve been in very similar sitations. When family drama and personal goals clashed, it helped me to identify things I could safely neglect or pass on for a while. I might decide to neglect the housework, for example, as well as cooking real meals. I might ask someone to walk the dogs. Once I gave myself permission to do all that, the pressure lessened. Take half an hour and find some tasks you can delegate. It sounds like you’re very caring, there must be people in your life who are willing to take care of you? In addition, taking frequent little breaks will help make you feel less overwhelmed. I know you think you don’t have the time, but you need to take charge here. This is your time, you only get a limited amount. You’re doing enough, and you need small breaks to function. Will you mourn lack of college degrees when you’re on your deathbed, or will it be time spent being happy? Don’t let it be the latter.