I've been working toward joining the Marine Corps but my case is complicated as fuck. Dropped out of high school two years ago, finishing my GED right now, planning to knock out 15 college credits so I can qualify as Tier 1. Also working on my fitness every day. So far, so good.

But here's the problem:
I've got a suicide by cop attempt from a few years back, and I hospitalized, spent a little time in the psych ward. I've also taken antidepressants (stopped years ago), and I may or may not got a autism diagnosis.

Despite all that, my recruiter hasn't dropped me. He said he'd help me write the personal statement for the waiver and told me to just keep working.

I'm doing everything I can, getting fit, staying clean, getting my GED, getting college credits, lining up my documents. But I'm starting to wonder, is this even worth it? Like is there even a real chance I get through MEPS and get a waiver approved with THIS kind of history? Or am I just grinding for a wall?

Would appreciate honest answers from anyone who's seen waiver cases like this go through (or get denied).