Have you ever felt like you were meant for more than society has to offer?

I believe that you have the right mindset brother. I feel your pain, i've always been different and had similar upbringings. I spent ages 10-17 following trends and people struggling to find myself in situations of middle and high school, because of that I was often not taken seriously and bullied, I was that “weird kid”. I've been hit with almost everything and I am still standing which is my motivation to keep going. Middle school was hell for me, I constantly remember everyday I wanted to kill myself every single day of 7th grade. The only thing that kept me from actually doing it was the vision of me in the future, rich and happy. That one vision helped me get through my toughest challenges. One of the challenges that drove me to almost hurt myself was when I was diagnosed with Epilepsy, I was at my lowest point and since I had a seizure at school classmates thought they could turn it into some sick joke. I received no support from anybody, which was the breaking point for me, instead of giving up I cut my past off and re-invented myself.

Shit happens, but I figured because of what I've gone through Im meant for this. I willed myself to do things in school, home, and other disliked activities because in the end I figured it would get me the only thing I wanted: money. Money brought me a sense of comfort, while many argue that money doesn't buy happiness it at least makes the struggle more enjoyable. I feel like I'm really meant for bigger things because I have what it takes to be a boss. I have those qualities and intangibles and it sets me apart from most people. My drive is that strong.

Speaking now, I really believe I've found myself. I simply set the standard higher meaning I put a positive perception on myself. I don’t use social media because i believe I don't need anyone’s validation anymore and whoever wants to talk to me can reach me through text. I’ve lost tons of friends because of this phase yet I feel so content and happier due to the fact that I know who to trust around me. In every chapter of my life I felt like I was giving too much praise to someone so much that I didn't know my self worth which led to me getting taken advantage. Instead of trying to fix those relationships, i’ve cut them all off and started new ones as a person re-invented. This is what drives me and I hope this story can help drive you to reach big things. With that being said, you always have time to re-invent yourself.

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