if you can take one thing from reading this story, i want you to look yourself in the mirror and understand your faults and at the very least, give it a shot to try and be better than you were yesterday.

the current state of who i am today is the best state of my life. all the things i’ve went through chiseled away at me like a statue, into the best Derek i can be

kind of redundant at this point, but i literally couldn’t be happier

and that’s even w nothing special going on just having a relaxing sunday watching football

this thread is so awesome i appreciate everybody who commented!

just read through every post itt, i’m SO beyond grateful, man

even at my lowest, i was never gonna k myself basically made that deal during that time back then and so i get to be here now after my turnaround and how euphoric life has been these past 4.5 years it couldn’t be clearer that that is NEVER the answer. a permanent decision for a temporary problem

You won

I’m glad you’re still around to see real proof that it gets better and share this fact to people

I tried 4.5 years ago and failed, but this is facts. I was out of homelessness, a dropout, destroyed credit and stuck failing upwards in a job I f***ing hated that was killing me

Now I have 2 degrees a wife a great career credit and looking for a house

i’m so glad you’re here dude i couldn’t be happier for you and i will be there w you soon 🫡

Same to you

Im scared to hve a near death experience. How do i go about doing it?

the near death experience is not required!! just the impetus for me, but for you just take a look in the mirror recognize all of your flaws and do the best to fix/change them to the best of your ability along w putting your best foot forward on every new day and you’ll be just fine!!!

‘hope to have 1 more’ turned into 5😆, but hey they got the job done

OP a real one

preciate you reading 🤝🤝🤝

old me would’ve NEVER thought i could be as happy as i am rn, euphoric feeling honestly

Always a good read, glad ur still here wit us

Needed this god bless u miracle man

i get to live it everyday my guy 😢🫂

Man this thread really brings back some memories thanks for the bump