What have you done in times when you sit back and ask yourself how in the world did you get to where you are?

[Skyros]

You may not even recognize yourself.

[NordicInScandinavia]

For the longest of times: I'd sniff a line of something, drink and fuck. Until one day where I was in school, a class - after days of drinking and sniffing ADHD medicine (&some other shit) paranoid as shit, and felt like everyone could see how nasty I was. My uncle came to mind, and how I would easily end up as him (heavy drug addict + alcoholic through most his life, criminal, homeless) and it scared me shitless. Went on a heavy binge, decided to quit after - mental crisis arrived. No self medication means shit hits you. Luckily I didn't fall through the cracks, got the support I needed - slowly became someone I recognised again after a few bumps.

Then last year, I had one of these again and this was a whole new experience where simply couldn't recognize myself nor my life. I've (almost) everything I've wished for and in some cases more. And I simply continued doing what I've been doing and thing just get better.

[midnightmoon05]

Yes life is interesting and fun of surprises. So much is not in our control. We learn and make adjustments. Then do it again for a better outcome.
sometimes the life lessons are so valuable that I am shock to see that I am in a great place… wonder why how… then I stop asking and just being thankful.

[exitseven]

After I got married and had a couple of kids I had a crazy job and was not making g much money. I did not see much of future. I tried so hard to put myself through college only to have to drop out because I ran out of money. If a car hopped the curb I may not have tried very hard to jump out of the way

[Skyros]

I can relate to how you’ve had times when you didn’t mind if something took you out. I sincerely hope you’re at a better place in life now. All we can do is keep our heads held high as much as we can.

[exitseven]

Yes, it was hard but I managed to dig myself out of the hole I was in

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[NathanDavis]

I feel fortunate... I smile to that

[CuriousMufuxka]

Taken another shot.

[WonderingManII]

Everyday.