Is it normal given up on life and just a kid.

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Basically I'm young, I live with my grandparents used to live with my mother and brother. I genuinley am sick of barely having no money (had jobs previously). Being this young and having no parents (their both alive but useless) having to practically suport myself I go to college but I feel like I'm getting nowhere I've actually given up on life it feels like I'm stuck in this neighbourhood forever I feel like I've lived for about 70 years.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    12 years ago

    College sucks. Work in progress always does. This is why many people don't go to college, because for many of us, it's like drudging through a swamp.

    Welcome to the world of being a broke college student. Yes, it's normal. Many of us have been in or are in that boat. Things will get better when you finish school and can get a GOOD job... at least that's what I'm told ^^;

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    • Littlesparklejumpropequeen.
      12 years ago

      I really do hope so, its nice to know I'm not the only one.Most people act as though its a breeze.

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      • NeuroNeptunian
        12 years ago

        If you were to see me in real life, you would think the same of me. Trust me, if school was an easy, pleasant and fun experience for all, way more than just 30 something percent of Americans would have a degree and then some. But it's not. It's a (ridiculous) test of endurance, persistence and willingness to do stupid shit that you don't want to do. It's some of life's hardest lessons condensed into four miserably boring years with maybe a nugget of enjoyment here and there. College may be fun for the frat boys/sorority girls/those that are super into their major but for the rest of us, it's just something you gotta do to get ahead in the world, y'know?

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        • joybird
          12 years ago

          I often wondered what % of Americans had degrees. When I did mine in the UK it was less than 10% of the population had ordinary degrees and only 2% had Honours - but that was many years ago. The UK has been changing to be more like the American system but I don't know the % in the UK now. Hard work but worth it :o)

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          • Littlesparklejumpropequeen.
            12 years ago

            Did you just do your degree in the uk ?or are you from the uk too? I'm from England.

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            • joybird
              12 years ago

              Oh no! I did mine in the 80's in N. Ireland and I knew from the statistics at the time that I was in the top 2% of the population. I wonder what % now do degrees in the UK though, coz the situation has changed from grants to student loans and fees which seems so unfair :o( when others get more for sitting on the dole.

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  • TwoThumbs
    10 years ago

    Alright...so here's the deal. My wife. My amazing wife was in the exact same situation as you. She basically raised herself. Her mom stole her car....stole her money...and basically overall wasn't exactly a mom once she (my wife) was probably 13. She basically raised herself. Moved out when she was 17 or 18 and has been on her own sense. At 21 she (and I...I was 24) took her brother in (he was 15) because her mom went to jail. This was the first time this kid had his own bedroom in ages...where he was mostly staying on couches. Etc... etc...It took my wife years to build the confidence in herself that she could do anything. It took a lot of encouragement on my side and a whole lot of hard work on her side.

    She went back to school to finish her undergrad....she's kicking major ass and is going to make great money in her career field. We have a nice place. Nice "stuff". We live in a nice area.

    I'm telling you all of this because you need to know that your life will be what you make of it. You know you have it hard now. Which means you'll have to work harder than everyone else just to reach the same point where others are. But what seems like a disadvantage can be very VERY EXTREMELY advantageous for you. Learning this type of "Work harder than everyone else" work ethic is going to put you so much further ahead of anyone else your age. You will progress in jobs. You will be more creative and you will learn to be efficient. I grew up middle class. Luckily I had both of my parents...and they were very loving but they didn't have a pot to piss in when they first had me. They earned EVERYTHING. And they taught me to do the same. Without giving away my level of success....I'll just say that I'm very successful for someone in their late 20's. I attribute it all to work ethic. Learn to work hard. Make friends. Learn to trust people...by doing nice things for others...Help strangers....That feeling is irreplaceable.

    I hope this helps.

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  • Doctorknowsbest
    12 years ago

    Give 70 years a chance first okay, and then get back to me.
    You got a long life ahead of you. Plenty of time to work the kinks out of life. I can imagine that without a positive support group that you might feel defeated. Focus on your studies and find a little recreation from time to time. Time goes by like a blink of an eye. Be thankful for what you have. It could be all gone tomorrow.

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  • kitchen.witch
    12 years ago

    if you give up, you will spend the rest of your life in that neighborhood, in the exact same place you are now. believe me when i say the fight is worth it.

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