Do you ever feel like giving up?

[Anonymous]

Sometimes I feel like life wants me to be a loner who gets kicked to the ground and stays down. Because every time, I get back up on my feet, something happens and I have to start from square one. Sometimes I get discouraged because I used to be so ahead for my age and now I feel so behind. Like I'm drowning.

Logically, I have a plan to get my life where I want it to go, but emotionally, I feel empty. I'm making progress, but so slowly. Sometimes I think about giving up on my dreams and settling for a simple, boring life.

Only I already tried that and it sucked pretty bad so here I am. Still kinda wish I didn't have to go to sleep.

[Anonymous]

Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get. I had lazerlike focus of wanting to be a millionaire. Even though I made strudes everyday in pursuit of this goal yet it always seemed elusive. I hated myself till I was about 40 always feeling like I wasn't reaching my potential. Now over 40 I've almost achieved my goal. Barring something disastrous it's almost inevitable. I've greatly surpassed most of my peers. And I'm surrounded by people who love me.

Sometimes we beat on ourselves unnecessarily. Sometimes we've already won the game and don't even realize it till we look up.

Don't wait till your 40 to realize this man. If you got some coin in your pocket, people who love you, a roof over your head, and a meal on your table. Then that's truly all you need in life. Be thankful for your blessings. There is someone in this world right now just struggling for another breathe. We come into this world with nothing and leave with nothing. Don't beat on yourself anymore. Smile and be thankful for all God has blessed you with.

[Asker]

I really needed to hear this. You're right. Im gonna remember your definition of success and happiness. If you hear me say it irl one day, I hope we meet

[Guy13]

Have you considered some counseling from psychologist or pastor?

[NathanDavis]

I did not feel like it, but I already gave up

was futile to hope