This Is Where the Kids Who Never Had a Pencil at School Ended Up

We’ve seen some sad and thought-provoking posts reminding us that it could be hard to thrive in a school environment when your personal and home circumstances are difficult. This person found himself internalizing a lot of bad stuff during that period, and it really affected his life for a while.

But here is proof that you can turn it around if you’re willing to make some changes in your life. Two aspects of his story really stand out: first, the importance of getting an education, and second, the importance of surrounding yourself with good people who inspire you to do better.