Grow up and do something about it.
You are now in control of your destiny. You can program, so you can make money if you can figure out how to get jobs. Pretty much the whole world is crying for programmers, get over your social anxiety and meet people who will pay you.
Stop being a victim.
I brush three times a day and I quit drinking soda and eating candy a while ago.
>Grow up and do something about it.
Uhh.. I am.
>get over your social anxiety and meet people who will pay you.
I'm doing what I can. I plan on building a "resume" over the summer.
Just so you're aware, even though it sounded like it, I was not complaining about my situation. I'm not looking for help, just thought I'd add my perspective to the thread.
I actually don't think I would change much about my early life at all. Part of me feels that if I hadn't struggled with being poor I would not have had the motivation to become a programmer, and I enjoy programming.
I know a few people in the UK who have travelled abroad for cosmetic dental work as it saved them thousands.
Edit - here's the kind of prices you get in Eastern Europe http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/private-treatment-abroad/which-co...
Though it may be cheaper for you to try and find somewhere in Central America, or the Caribbean.
edit - You could maybe find another reason to travel, one that you can get some sort of help with. Say you want to study the background of The Martians http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martians_%28group%29 and try to blag a flight to Budapest.
Instead of telling someone who is doing X and failing to stop doing X and start wining, it might be more helpful to suggest a realistic next action. In this case, perhaps apply to some very local universities for a CS degree, keep family close, and research community dental clinics with affordable payment plans.
Sigh.