I'd like to start off by saying that this is my journey and what i have
come to understand. We've all had it tough and we all have it
differently. -Firstly, my background does not explore or even mention
feelings such as love or what not. Sadness, de...
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I'd like to start off by saying that this is my journey and what i have
come to understand. We've all had it tough and we all have it
differently. -Firstly, my background does not explore or even mention
feelings such as love or what not. Sadness, depression are all
categorized as one big disease if you like. I've grown up most my life
without my dad and i slowly realized the vital values and teachings a
father passes onto his child are very important,. -From being extremely
social to borderline psycho, if you will, i've learned a thing or two
transitioning across the spectrum. i've concluded that we only believe
to what we are exposed to. That self-acceptance is a major factor to
'true' happiness, and exposure in all aspects of life is extremely
important. By exposure i mean putting yourself out there, slowly at
first. Overcoming our fears, i believe fear gives room for growth, i
hate to be comfortable and fearless. Probably why adrenaline rush
junkies are who they are lol. But anyway In my journey being very social
was the peak of my happiness, being used to exchanging ideas, familiar
with other peoples interpretations, confident within ourselves. But in
that life i had to learn a couple of things, in that life i didnt know
what struggle was. You could tell i've been just one happy kid this
whole time. I hated that, i wanted struggle, i wanted to be at rock
bottom just so i could rise up again. Lost my girlfriend, lost my
license, lost alot of friends, domino's effect, one by one till i was at
home for 18 months without my license and all that jazz with it. Hit
rock bottom, trial and error on myself consistently to break this. Long
story short opposite to the typical, 'depression' belief, i believe that
this is one big journey, one big lesson, the process of becoming a man
and a million other titles religiously or not for self growth. i've
always questioned and paused for a moment for those people who were so
insightful in areas such as this, did they go through hell aswell.
-Respect respect respect, i am now respectful of all people, unlike my
previous self. I never understood alot of things nor did i care, why
refugees all had similar personalities, why races have such strong views
and another thousand questions all shared the same theory, fear,
unfamiliar, anxiety etc. -Giving to the homeless, gives great
gratification. Anyway there just the positives i've gained over the past
2 years. I'm 22 now. Yeah sure i can focus on all the suicidal thoughts,
all my social anxieties, insecurities, 'judgmental people' (which is a
form of your own insecurities anyway) in this post but i don't feel the
need too, 6 months ago i would have. I think if my train of thought can
make me content and hopeful for the future i think it might just help
others. I have a fairly complex mind, but don't we all. Just my 5 cents