Have you ever changed your life?

Question

I was fired from a job I hated doing. I was good at it and the pay was fantastic. But as they say, my shopping cart was full but my heart was empty. I did what I always wanted to do despite over a year of struggling and begging for money. It paid off. Have you ever left your life behind to start over? And not look back no matter how rough things got while rebuilding?

Answer 1

yes, i am sick of being an "angry mother" always yelling, so recently i just started, talking to my kids and everything is getting better, what made me realize this is when my son, 6 asked me "mom, are you always gonna be this mean?".. broke my heart

Answer 2

That reminds me of that film, ah, what's it called.. Pay It Forward! Very touching. Anyway, working with organisations is of course wonderful, but, just think about the people who don't have those things? Do you know the sheer amount of homeless people there are? Or old people with absolutely no one, NO ONE. Can you imagine how awful that must be? I would delve into something like that because those things pain me so so much. I don't exactly know how you would find these people [I will do some Googling, but I don't know where you live], but I don't know, even helping a homeless person get back on their feet at all? I'll have a think about this and edit if/when I come up with something. Anyway, have I ever changed a life? I'd love to say I have, but, I don't think so, at least not to my recollection. I don't think donating money counts. I did volunteer for a while at a homeless shelter though. My plans for the future however are different. Has my life been changed? Eh, yes I suppose, for the worse though. But I'm not going to write a sob story, I have no right to do so with all of the people who are suffering much more than I am. So, just take it as a yes. XD

Answer 3

I was dumped, became a heavy drug user and was inspired by someone to be good instead of bad.
After taking a chance and starting over in a new state while doing the best I could, things were looking up untill I got fired for being 15 min late to work. The manager said " I need to set an example".
After this, I got into school ended up with a better job and made more money untill I got a hernia while moving into a new apartment.
Now I am in pain every day at work, I don't know but rebuilding felt great and a new start happend onley to lead to a worse situation then I was in as a deadbeat.

Answer 4

Yes ... a few times, including when I left that horror of a short disaster of a marriage (my ex was Nasty, Abusive, Violent, and a true sociopath ... and I had to PURCHASE my way out of that horror), and now ..

I have transitioned to being an Empty-Nesting Single Retiree (my Children are Adults, they are independent and out of the home, and yes, I did file the police report and demand charges be pressed against my EX (who did Burglarize my Home in August 2006) and an Adult Child who willingly helped him with the Burglary.

NOW .. this is the HAPPIEST, the LEAST stressful, and the most enjoyable time of MY LIFE ... mainly because I am FINALLY FREE ... NO MORE responsibility for others, MY HOME (that I EARNED through my hard work) is MY OWN, and I am able to do what I want when I want (and I've even been able to SIT DOWN and RELAX and READ a good book too (haven't done that in years ...)).

Answer 5

the closest I have come to leaving my current life behind & start over was when I was 20. I quit a job I loved yet the pay was only ok. Became unemployed for the 1st time since age 15 (this has been the only time in 22 yrs) w/ no money saved & no family or friends to help me financially or otherwise. (I know it's not as life altering as yours but at age 20 it seemed to be the end of the world.) By the way I was only unemployed for 2 mnths & have been at the same co now for 17 yrs.

Answer 6

Yes.I suffered years of domestic violence.Thrown downstairs at 6 months pregnant.Threatened with a hot iron on my face in the middle of the night.Threatened with an acid attack, so no man would ever look at me again.I lived in fear.
I wasn't allowed out on my own.I developed agorophobia and panic attacks because of how he treated me.He said I couldn't cope on my own,that I was ugly.
I had 2 kids by him.When he started hitting my kids,that was it.My girls were one and a half,and two and a half.One day when he went out I seized my chance.
I took my photos and left everything.My house and everything in it I had worked for before I met him.I realised material possessions meant nothing.
I left my country.I went into a women's refuge here in England.I didn't even have a coat.But freedom felt wonderful.Nobody shouting at me,nobody beating me up.After 6 months in the refuge I got a 3 bedroom house,with gardens and a driveway!! Yes it was a struggle to replace everything.But gradually I furnished my home.It was an adventure.I did get a one off payment to help.It wasn't much.I took my daughters to the biggest toy store and told them to pick what they wanted!!! That was the best rush for me.
I have no regrets about my past.It has made me the person I am today.I would say to any other women out there suffering domestic violence,leave!!!!
Yes I get homesick,but I live a safe and peaceful life.I made myself and my kids homeless,with nothing.But it was so worth it in the end.

Answer 7

The place where I worked 6 years ago burned down I got laid off moved out of state at first was treated like an outcast didn't like it but kept trying I knew I was on the bottom so I knew I had nothing to lose and everything to gain this was a great time for me like someone once told me if you hate heights learn how to skydive you come to the edge of the cliff jump off you'll either fly or fall but its fun either way

Answer 8

yes, i have. i have went through a simliar situation. i am thankful everyday for the day i had to leave my old job. i only got 3 to 4 hours a day, just above minimum wage, and was highly unappreciated. now i am going to be working towards a college degree that is going to pay me about 7 times more than i did at that job. i am going to go and be a counselor for children and families who come from bad backgrounds so they can get back on their feet. i am glad you have found your way too. good luck.

Answer 9

Yes

Answer 10

No but I went to school and got the education my male biological creator said I wasn't going to be able to get. Sad thing is I'm more successful than any of the children he actually took pride and admitted to willingly creating.