Postal Letter

Can anyone give me some tips on having self esteem in school?

I'm 24 years old and I'm afraid of the future because I don't know what I want to do with my life. I don't have a college degree and I haven't really taken school seriously. I haven't enrolled in 5 years. When I did enroll, I felt overwhelmed and alone. I feel stuck. It seems like most people my age already have their degrees, careers, marriage and family in order. I don't have any. I was labled mentally slow and retarded by my classmates in high school and I haven't really recovred from it since. I have a a job working at Fedex for about 5 years, but I would like something more stable that I can earn a living and support myself. Because of my lack of self esteem, I've been really depressed and somewhat suicidal. I would like to think that there's still hope for me, but my will is diminishing. I would appreciate any encouragement and or advice etc. Thank you.

Public Comments

1. Sorry for the way people treated you, it isn't right... But think about it this way, are you actually mentally retarded? No If people wanna take the time out of their day to make you upset, that's their problem. Not yours. and you're not alone, you're never alone. Maybe you should start becoming more in touchh with whatever religion you are. I'm sure there's gonna be someone to help you feel closer to god. Re-enroll in school. It'll be tough, but it will help you if you want to not work at Fedex the rest of your life. People in college are A LOT more mature than they were in high school, people will be kind and help you when you ask for it, as long as you do the same for them. Other people have gone through the same thing you're going through right now, and they all did it. Why not you? Go on, be successful! Show everyone from your high school who's the retard now!