I finished highschool more than a decade ago. While in highschool, I had high hopes for my future. I envisioned myself finishing my undergraduate studies in time, also acquiring a second and third degree and becoming a famed academic figure in the society.
But fate wrecked all my wonderful plans. I suffered a medical condition in highschool that affected my psych and caused me lots of depression. Because of the condition, I had to relearn things I already knew how to do before. My dreams were brutally halted.
I just recently got my first degree. Most of my school mates have finished their doctorate. But I'm learning to accept things as they are. But I only accept things as they are when I've tried my best to make it work my way and failed.
"Brutal" is a good descriptor for it. I feel for you, truly. Even slight issues can have profound effects on us, so major things can just crush.
Congrats on your degree!
Thank you.