Sorry if this is in the wrong section Left school an hour ago because I honestly felt like crying I feel pretty sad these days My grades are finally decent but i'm behind in school thanks to skipping and doing weed/pills all last year By the way i've never met my dad or mom and my step-mom is talking about she's going to die soon.. she smokes and drinks heavily and is over 60 while i'm 17.. and we don't get along well at all but her depression is contagious.. if she dies soon i'm gonna end up addicted to pills again and i'll probably drop out of school again too.. i'm still like 2 years away from graduation which seems very far away.. I live in a shitty neighbourhood too I feel like i'll never amount to anything in this materialistic/greedy world and I don't belong at all.. I have friends but they're not tryna hear my problems so I post on the internet lol help cheer me up please.. I need wise potheads to help me/give advice by the way I smoke weed like 3-4 times a day to keep me sane lol
It sounds like you have had a pretty difficult life. It's hard, it's really really hard sometimes to just keep picking yourself up and move forward when it seems like everyday your hit with a new obstacle or problem. Right now, I know how good it would feel to just stop everything and do drugs and just ignore reality for a while, but in the long run that's not going to do ya any good, and I know you know that. You need to stay in school. If you're in a bad neighborhood and don't have the priviledge of rich parents your ticket out is education. I would talk to someone at your school, a guidance counselor or teacher you trust. Often teachers don't give a shit if you are behind because they don't know what's going on in your life. They have no idea what you are struggling with. Once they know what's going on I'm sure they'll be more empathetic and help you out. And you don't have to be materialistic or greedy to get somewhere in life. Find something you love and do it. It's so simple but really scary at the same time. Before you know it, high school will be over and you'll have more choices and freedom. For know, you just need to focus on everyday, every moment even. I hope things get better, keep us posted.
Dude you are 17 and have the potential to etch out a great life. Think of what direction you would like to go. There is alot of people out there who feel alone and just drowning in an uncaring world. But it doesn't have to be that way. Use your youth to your advantage. Right now is the time that will effect the future. Put down the pipe and pick up the resume. Summer employment season is here and nothing helps like a solid employment history and decent grades. You have seen that you can pull good grades. Check local city websites for seasonal employment - if found to be a good reliable (non stoned) worker you can get full time employment. That leads to tuition, rent money, etc. The money you save on cutting back on herb can be saved. Spend some on cheering up your mom, you know a small gift out of the blue, a diner out (little stuff goes a long way). The big picture can seem daunting but if you take it peice by peice you can do it!
akk im gonna say man is your EDUCATION is priceless right now. you need to finish highschool and get your diploma. u must get an education these days.
Thanks for the advice everyone ! it helps =) Sometimes I just feel lonely/stressed in this huge world with no one to talk to (and that's where the internet comes in the picture lol)
I was feelin depresed as fuck a while back and i posted on here too. But things have a way of changing mate. My career is on the up as of today were as last week i was contemplating sleepin rough (well nearly sleeping rough). Just listen to music that gets you fired up and positive, tell your self your capable of anything and all this bad will pass - and it will. Your 17 man this is when it starts to get good!
