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I cannot imagine a 40 something telling you that except in jest, and a group of friends sitting around listening to that.

More importantly, OP, please stop sharing in that guilt-ridden way. This was 20 years ago. Why are you not past this? You should say: "yeah, I was a bit lost in my early 20s but I managed to get a degree anyway after a period of finding myself". See how positive and empowering that statement is? And then all the other person can say is: "I'm glad you were successful!".

Adolescence is rough and people process it in various ways. YOU SHOULD NOT BE FEELING BAD FOR WHATEVER HAPPENED IN YOUR EARLY 20S UNLESS IT WAS CRIMINAL IN NATURE AND PEOPLE GOT HURT BECAUSE OF YOU. And even if that happened, well you've got to move past it as some point, right?

Forgive yourself.
Reprocess the way you're thinking about yourself. Nix all shame, guilt, fear of breaking rules.
Learn to communicate and read other people better. 
Choose your friends wisely.

It's very obvious to me you're on the spectrum, BTW. Individual and group therapy centered around self-awareness and communication will help you.
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