I'm a mom too and I know how hard you're trying. Don't give up. You can still pursue your dream while taking care of others. It just takes time and hard work. Be patient and kind to yourself

Go to work for the VA. They don't care

I am so sorry you are going through this. You have options. Look at your state law and see if they have some type of expungement program. Most states have such a program, but it also depends on the type of crime. Some things like murder and sexual crimes are never expunged.

There are also community out-reach programs that can also assist with this.