Is it normal to be this unlucky? a case of bad luck or punishment?

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I am a 29 year old female, cute, smart, funny etc. but my life until now has been nothing but one bad thing after another. Quick breakdown of events...sexually abused as a kid, parents divorced as a preteen with mom becoming a raging alcoholic and suicidal. Forced to grow up at 12 making sure mom made it to bed each night and little brother was being cared after. Started my own company at 23 running it successfully for a few years until best friend/biz partner screwed up our largest order ever forcing us into debt and eventually closing. She then became mentally ill and tried to commit suicide at my house which I had just purchased. She filed bankruptcy and the company debt was now on my shoulders, so I had to file as well. Forced to sell my first home and now living in my mothers pre-fab home. I have never had a real relationship and I couldn't win a $2 scratcher (lotto ticket) if my life depended on it. Is it ever going to take a turn for the better? Am I cursed, being punished, have bad karma, bad luck or what?

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  • one_green
    14 years ago

    It certainly does sound like you have had your share of problems. And not through any fault of your own. And it does sound like all of that has gotten you down and your spirit is a little low. But please know that YOU make your life successful, no matter what kind of a hand you drew in life.

    You need to look yourself in the mirror each morning and say the following affirmation, "My past is in the past. I am going to make my own success with each day. And each day will be better and better."

    I do believe attitude and believing in yourself will have a lot to do with your being able to make your own happiness starting now.

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  • cookie3
    14 years ago

    Wow i am 27 and listening to your story,we have a lot in common.My mom died when i was sixteen.I never met my dad,i had been raped at at 13.Situations in my life have been pretty bad.My biggest concern is my complexion,i am really light almost white but i am black.I am beginning to hate my race because they look at me strange,i do not act stuck up.I like to meet all kinds of people if they just give me a chance.ok email me if you want to be friends [email protected]

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  • thegypsysailor
    10 years ago

    So, it's been 4 years; have things gotten better?

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  • Ryuhei
    13 years ago

    Now I know I'm not the only one

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  • DoubleEntendre
    14 years ago

    To have the problems you had and still today you're able to keep a stable head on your shoulders is something to be proud of.

    Remember you are still rather young and your luck may very well turn around. People have started their whole lives over at later ages, you're not stuck into any particular rut just yet.

    I do wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and hope you make the best of your life.

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