I'm 28(M), and for the first time in my adult life I am completely happy and at peace. There were so many times I wanted to give up but didn't out of fear of hurting other people or causing them problems. But now as I sit writing this, I own my own home after years of financial mistakes, I have had a job for the last year and a half that I'd kept applying for every year for seven years, and by letting go completely of my self judgement, I've found a wonderful girlfriend who is supportive, loving and makes me feel like I can conquer the world. My health is improving after trying consistently to find a diet and exercise plan that works. I have a little bit of debt left that is slowly being whittled down and have an end plan for that being paid.

The only advice I can give to anyone who read this is if I can do it so can you, thing people to hang in there is so cliche but honestly, when you keep pushing forward and up there IS eventually a flat ground that sees all your hard work pay off.