William managed to get his birth certificate, adoption papers, and social security card by the time he turned seventeen. With that he was able to get his ID which he needed to get a job. It wasn't easy going to school, working, and doing all his chores but he managed to do that while he saved up to move out. He was able to move out on his own. 

Living on his own helped build his confidence some but not enough for him to seek his soulmate. He knew he didn't have much to offer that person whoever they were. He or she was deserved better than him. He wasn't sure he would ever be worthy. He was damaged goods. He worked as a prep chef for one of the restaurant. He loved his job. It allowed him to be in the kitchen without having to interact. He had stopped talking at the age of eight. He had an app his phone and knew sign but he only used them when he had to.