Is it ever too late?
2007-02-13 01:55:42 · 12 answers · asked by Sarah H 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
It's never to late. Was raised by two alcoholic parents and physically beaten. Father abused me, unfortunately the 'system' didn't work as will as it does now. Divorced first husband who was a drunkard and wife abuser after ten years. Finally got my life back on track, went back to college. I'm working in medicine and am making a difference by saving lives in an ICU. Did take the plunge and remarried, had children and living every minute of it. Also, just finished my second degree in theology to become a Pastor. Pretty cool.
2007-02-13 05:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by wezy53154 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some people interpreted this as first half as in number of years..like young verse old.. But I'm 19 and really I can divide my life into 2 halves based on Before I change.. And After..and right now I am still in the process of becoming who I want to be but I am so proud to have gotten this far. Really accept and love yourself and don't change for anyone else except you.. I was a rebellious teenager who really meant well and was smart but people didn't see that and I always felt so misunderstood. I let how other people thought about me (even though it was wrong) effectme so much that I missed school and eventually got in some legal trouble.. Even that wasn't the turning point though.. It was after I left home and missed a semester of college and went through some rough times with an abusive boyfriend that when I came back home, my relationship with my mom wasn't FIXED but I appreciated that I had a family to come home to..and that they still had open arms for me. I got back into school.. not just attending but really got involved in all the clubs that interested me,and even started one that has to do with my major (Environmental Science)..I also fill up my days with a new more loving boyfriend, my best friend, and I volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club and am always looking for new ways to help. When I finally decided to love myself, that's how I was able to feel successful and fullfilled and give that love BACK to everyone around me. I hope you find that peace within yourself..it won't happen overnight but work towards it with all your heart and it will happen eventually ; ) Hope my story helps a little! *It's never to late to wake up and make the changes you wish for yourself*
2007-02-14 04:37:00 · answer #2 · answered by LaLa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been spat upon, kicked, hit, slandered, abused and provoked for 60 years. The only reason I stay around is to see what they will do to me next.
I've buried my grandparents, parents, two sisters, a son. I've been divorced more than once and lost a house and my children plus decades of income in the process each time. I've been fired from a job I liked and hired at some I hated.
I've lost 70% of my hearing due to manufacturing noises and breathed in lead paint while spray painting (before OSHA took hold). I've been told repeatedly that I'm overqualified for jobs and am currently unemployed and have been for the past 6 months. (Overqualified is a euphemism for too old).
My 40 year old son is strung out on meth another is awaiting trial for possession of stolen property (they didn't learn this from me).
I have a grandson by my dead son that I haven't seen in 20 years.
I'll never be able to retire, even if in fact I can ever find a job.
I've got a loyal and loving companion that loves me no matter what I do or say. I rescued him from the pound and he never fails to tell me in his actions how much he appreciates being alive and with me. He teaches me humility, patience and unconditional love. Most of all, his life teaches me, it's possible that it could all change in an instant, for better or worse and to enjoy the best of today, forget yesterday and approach tomorrow when I rise.
2007-02-13 08:09:06 · answer #3 · answered by Phil #3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't call the first half all bad, but true to say having gone on to further education later in life, ditched a no good husband and carved a successful career I feel I have to reply in the affirmative. Not in a smug way though. I worked bloody hard.
2007-02-13 11:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...my teen years and twenties were fraught with confusion and doubts.
They say turning 30 for women and turning 40 for men is a time in our lives when we go through the "OMG, I'm getting old!" For me, this was totally untrue.
When I turned 30, alot of the old worries got left behind. I found myself more at peace with myself and didn't and still don't sweat the small stuff anymore.
In my opinion, life does get better with age....it's fun to be older and I wouldn't go back and do it all over again, unless I was given the gift of hindsight...then it would be much easier.
This is my feeling on this subject. :-)
2007-02-13 02:06:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my life is so much better now that it was during the first half. (-:
I wouldn't trade what I have now for anything back then. No it's never too late. As long as there's life, there's hope.
2007-02-13 02:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an Abusive first half but older yes okay and the answer to your is it never to late? NO
2007-02-13 07:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by SAMANTHA H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, I hope it's going to get better than this. When does the better 1/2 start? In your 40s? Yikes, many more painful years left to go.
2007-02-13 02:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by Tree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could say the first half of my life was useless with getting married, then years later getting divorced....but I have two beautiful kids so it wasn't all bad...and yep...things are getting even better!!!
2007-02-13 02:02:05 · answer #9 · answered by prettywoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I'm here to tell you. It is never to late. My life was horrible till I was thirty eight. But it has been totally great sense. Well I'm sixty three now.
2007-02-13 02:07:33 · answer #10 · answered by oldmanwitastick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋