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I was failed as a child, now I keep struggling...

User Profile: Snoozingcat
Snoozingcat April 6th, 2025

I grew up in poverty and couldn't receive proper education almost all my life (the education system in my country, which is a third world country, is really bad that's why most people resort to international education systems but it isn't always affordable for people that are financially struggling)

So constantly being in and out of school effected me a lot, I was sent to school so late, that I was bullied for not knowing the things my peers did, I couldn't fit in, until middle when I got to attend school for a few years I'd finally made friends but at the end I had to become homeschooled again (as in study by myself because my parents couldn't afford to send me to school) now my peers are graduating highschool and I'm in year 11 struggling with doubt and self worth.

Even though I'm not stupid and don't have much struggle self studying (with the help of online resources) I'm so full of doubt and I constantly worry about the future. Going to a good university felt like the only way out of this cycle of poverty, and now that I'm having doubts about my graduation grades, it's really difficult...

I've been studying 6+ hours every single day for the past few months, yet I struggle with self doubt and worst of all my parents don't have a lot of faith in me, because I used to struggle as a kid when they send me to school because clearly I had no proper educational background... When I see their doubts, asking them to pay for the exams feel difficult because what if... I can't get straight A's, after making them pay so much money? I don't know how I'd live with that guilt.

I know it's unlikely to happen with how much I'm studying but, I'm scared and I'm depressed because I'm so stressed all the time... Life often doesn't feel worth living, but I keep going in hopes of a better future...

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 April 6th, 2025

@Snoozingcat that was heartbreaking to read 🙁 I'm so sorry sweetie 😥 I never went to school either I was taught to read and write though. But I was 20 when I was finally able to have a teacher teach me life's basics. We have different backgrounds though. But yeah I know how hard it can all be. I have faith in you, I believe you can pass the exams and create a better future for yourself 💖 never give up you can do this💖 gives you a giant tiny hug 💗

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User Profile: Snoozingcat
Snoozingcat OP April 7th, 2025

Thank you :) means a lot❤️

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User Profile: batuuulll
batuuulll April 6th, 2025

🤗🤗

User Profile: friendlysoul1081
friendlysoul1081 April 7th, 2025

@Snoozingcat I cannot imagine the pain and anxiety that you are going through. There's so much on your plate. Please know that you are not alone.

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User Profile: Snoozingcat
Snoozingcat OP April 7th, 2025

Thank you :)

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