Hey there, FinalDisciple!
From your post, it sounds like you are working on recovering your Apple ID. We’re glad that you reached out to the Apple Support Communities. We want to try and help you get this resolved.
Is your account locked or disabled? If so, follow this guide for what to do If your Apple ID is locked or disabled. If not, did you start the process for account recovery? Account recovery is an automated process designed to get you back into your Apple ID account as quickly as possible and deny access to unauthorized users. Recovery might take several days or longer, depending on the verification information that you can provide.
If you’d like more information on this process, you can look here: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password. If you need further assistance, you'll want to Contact Apple for support and service.
Take care!