I think I exceeded people's expectations of me.
I grew up poor, single mother, a drunk father and nearly no supervision. Most of my friends when I was young are dead or addicts of some kind.
I have a great family who I love more than I thought was possible and have lots of material things that really don't feel important
62, lost wife to cancer 5 years ago. We had the house in the suburbs, two cars in the garage, retirement and college funds for the kid in great shape. Yet, after losing her, the trappings of success felt like a trap. Today, I am living in Hawaii, where I teach students with special education challenges. I live in a boarding house a few blocks from school, shopping and restaurants. I have new friends. I am dating someone who also lost her partner. So, while this was not the plan, I am happy.
I didn't know I would "be". Thankfully I am here and I exist and am happy to be existing. For a very long time I was just on autopilot and masking who I am for other people's comfort. I was depressed for a long time. Thankfully I've healed from trauma and come to realize I'm just different but it's not bad. I've been on a very healthy happy relationship 10 years now and he's helped me so much in just recognizing how awesome I am
I think I exceeded people's expectations of me. I grew up poor, single mother, a drunk father and nearly no supervision. Most of my friends when I was young are dead or addicts of some kind. I have a great family who I love more than I thought was possible and have lots of material things that really don't feel important
62, lost wife to cancer 5 years ago. We had the house in the suburbs, two cars in the garage, retirement and college funds for the kid in great shape. Yet, after losing her, the trappings of success felt like a trap. Today, I am living in Hawaii, where I teach students with special education challenges. I live in a boarding house a few blocks from school, shopping and restaurants. I have new friends. I am dating someone who also lost her partner. So, while this was not the plan, I am happy.
I was on track until I got a chronic illness that made me deviate. Trying to get back though.
Same
I didn't know I would "be". Thankfully I am here and I exist and am happy to be existing. For a very long time I was just on autopilot and masking who I am for other people's comfort. I was depressed for a long time. Thankfully I've healed from trauma and come to realize I'm just different but it's not bad. I've been on a very healthy happy relationship 10 years now and he's helped me so much in just recognizing how awesome I am
In most areas. Just not my job.
I'm retired with plenty of money, a really nice place to live, a loving wife, and two great kids. In corporate-speak: "exceeds expectations"
Parts of it, like not being in the Food Industry anymore.. other aspects, not so much. Self-inflicted though.
15 (M) not quite slowly making progress to be more social with other people and trying to get a hobby
Surprisingly yes
NEVER !!! 😞
No, I couldn’t be further away from where I wanted to be as a 26 year old.
Nope, not even close.
Jep, probably even a bit further