your past does not define you

My time in high school

Attended high school in the
2010s

Overall high school experience
3/10. Severely depressed and anxious with suicidal ideation and self harm issues

Grades in high school
C's and below. Failed most classes in my first 2 years

 

Best subjects
Performing Arts

Struggled with...
Math

Favorite extracurricular
Music


Life since high school

[I was] sent to a residential treatment center out of state....I now live happily with my girlfriend and poppy in the Sacramento area

Attended college / university at
Utah State University

Majored in
Social Work

Places lived in US
California, Georgia, Utah

Current occupations / past occupations
Babysitting, camp counselor, day care aide, retail

Industries I've worked in
- Retail Trade
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Public Administration (e.g. Government, Police, Judicial, etc.)
- Nonprofit

Did your education prepare you for your career or occupation?
No 


A little introspection...

To me, being successful means...
Being happy

My definition of success has changed over time. 
Used to value education and status over everything else 

An unexpected event that changed my life and how it impacted me
Getting sent to a residential treatment center out of state

Anything else you'd like to share?
I now live happily with my girlfriend and poppy in the Sacramento area


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My favorite spot in or around Palo Alto

Foothills Park