u/Electronic_Card4572

I’m 23 turning 24 this month I’m a male, I quit smoking after heavy smoking since 13, 2 months in and don’t have any urge to smoke again I feel like it helped ruin my path. I was nominated for state math competitions in school and other programs my mother couldn’t afford growing up I even attempted to join the military passed my ASVAB but sadly didn’t graduate high-school. I was working toward my GED sad part is I only have to pay $300 and they’ll send my certificate which I can’t afford I’m months behind on rent, I’m genuinely starting to feel like wasted potential. I’ve worked blue collar since 18 and have lived on my own since 18 now I’m starting to feel lost I can’t keep a labor job because I got injured a few years back and yes in the past I used my upbringing as an excuse and plenty of other random things in life but over this last year I’ve been focused on accountability as a man and as a new father it’s all my fault for being in this position and I just genuinely want to surround myself with people who excel and strive for greatness I don’t want to be a broke loser anymore I’m a sponge for knowledge and a quick learner I know this is a shot in the dark but I feel like someone out there is willing to take me under their wing thanks for reading this if you did I appreciate it, I fought my anxiety for this lol