*hugs*
Sometimes our lives don't work out exactly how we planned but we just need to take a different path to get to where we want to be.
I had a friend once who was going through some real issues with debt. I tried so hard to help him out but in the end helping him financially only hurt us both. It hurt me because I felt used and it hurt him because he didn't learn. It's kind of like that saying if you feed a man a fish, he'll eat for a day, if you teach a man to fish he'll eat for a lifetime. I am not preaching, I'm just cautioning from my own experience.
I know it is frustrating to be living with your parents after you had your months of "freedom." I lived with my parents until I was 22. I have a very close friend who is my age and is now moving back in with her parents for financial reasons. I know independence is great and preferred but it's nice to be able to have someone around to talk to. There is no shame in living with your parents. Just look at it as temporary. It doesn't mean you are back at square 1. You are just taking a different journey.
As for needing a life plan. It reminds me of my favorite quote, "If you can imagine it, you can can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it." I've always found that inspirational when I was searching for a career. Be patient with yourself and don't put so much pressure on yourself.
I know I've rambled a bit. I really hope this could help.
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