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At the age of 19 my parents forced me to go to university far away from home. It was my decision to go to uni but the timing was awfully bad. I was dealing with very difficult health problems and I told my parents I was not ready for it but they wouldn't accept it. Instead, I was told "Oh, you will feel better once you get there". As I was foolish and naive I thought there was no other option but to comply.
So, what happened once I got there? I felt terribly anxious and it was difficult to function socially. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't relax. My parents still kept saying "Oh, it will pass, you need to be strong". Well, they were wrong. It turned out to be one of the worst decisions of my life. I should have just quit uni and return once I feel better.
Eventually, I managed to graduate with poor grades. But my life didn't return to normal. I was always exhausted and felt way too tired for someone in their 20s.
How does my life look right now? I am a 31 year old wizard. I have no career. I am able to do some very limited work but I am essentially a NEET. My parents still live in their delusions and keep thinking my problems are due to laziness. Even before starting uni, my life was not that great, my mother behaving in an abusive way and totally trying to control my life. She rarely cooked for me and my siblings so I doubt I was eating well and getting all the nutritions that are needed.
I live in a shared house with strangers. I don't have enough money to rent my own home. I rarely have money for things other than essentials.
So, what happened once I got there? I felt terribly anxious and it was difficult to function socially. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't relax. My parents still kept saying "Oh, it will pass, you need to be strong". Well, they were wrong. It turned out to be one of the worst decisions of my life. I should have just quit uni and return once I feel better.
Eventually, I managed to graduate with poor grades. But my life didn't return to normal. I was always exhausted and felt way too tired for someone in their 20s.
How does my life look right now? I am a 31 year old wizard. I have no career. I am able to do some very limited work but I am essentially a NEET. My parents still live in their delusions and keep thinking my problems are due to laziness. Even before starting uni, my life was not that great, my mother behaving in an abusive way and totally trying to control my life. She rarely cooked for me and my siblings so I doubt I was eating well and getting all the nutritions that are needed.
I live in a shared house with strangers. I don't have enough money to rent my own home. I rarely have money for things other than essentials.
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