Respect mate! I'm in UK but similar story was a dad at 25 now I'm 30 with 2 boys! I work hard but get nowhere financially, had a fucked up life and trying to drag myself to high ground from that boggy mire. My depression is a battle but trying to deal with it naturally I've tried anti depressants but they were too strange. Steemit is an amazing place for making connections and it's very motivating so your in the right place! Keep going mate you've got the right attitude 👍