i have struggled with mental illness for many years. at 14 i began self harming which triggered my mom to take me to the doctor and get me on meds. high school was absolutely horrible for me. i had nobody, i was so alone. i couldn’t stand to pay attention in class and i was so emotionally exhausted at the end of the day i barely did homework or studied. i was a good student in middle school but it all went to shit in high school.

i didn’t think i’d ever make it to graduation because i’d either 1) drop out or 2) have killed myself before the time came. i did make it to graduation though, 2 years ago. my gpa was barely above 3.0 and i didn’t get accepted to many universities.

i just got my final grades for this past fall semester of my sophomore year and my gpa is a 3.8! i never ever thought i’d make it to this point. i like learning again. i’m in a much better place and i’m achieving things i knew i always could deep down.

i know gpa’s barely even matter but i’m just really really proud of how far i’ve come and wanted to share this to spread some positivity and maybe offer hope to somebody who used to be like me :) have a nice day and feel free to comment a recent achievement youre proud of!!