What is there for me?

Question

my name is keith im 18 years old and i sometimes feel like their is nothing left for me i smoke weed sometimes to surpass my stress but its not enough i play basketball everyday and thats all i do i hate working knowing that im making nothing that can satisfy my needs i try to get a girlfriend but i always end up s******g it up i just came out of jail and my mind is still solitaired i need serious rehabilitaion

Answer 1

I'm so glad you are asking this question. It shows that you want to turn your life around. Now that you have made that decision you can do it. Wanting to is sometimes the hardest step.

If you just got out of jail you are probably seeing a probation officer. Your best bet is to ask him what you can do to further your education and get a decent job. Its his job to help you stay out of trouble and I'm sure he or she would be thrilled to help you.

Did you graduate from high school or get your GED? If you haven't, that should be your first step. If you have, then you should contact a college and speak to someone there. They have tests they can give you that help you find possible careers you would enjoy that fit your abilities.  I know more school probably sounds like a nightmare but I've heard from many people who have gotten their GED that its not nearly as hard as being in school. It also helps to know you are working toward a goal and aren't just studying because someone told you to.

As for making your life better, you need to stop hanging out with losers who want to smoke weed and hang out. It sounds mean to tell you to avoid your friends but you need to realize they will keep trying to get you to do the same things you have been doing with them. Once you get into a college or vocational school you will find people who are interested in the same things you are. You can enjoy hanging with them and discussing things that interest you. I think you will feel much better about yourself and your future.

Good luck. I'll be praying for you.

Answer 2

dear Keith,

dont give up

God has a plan for you

yeah you might have screwed up a bit

but its not the end

just keep on fighting

if you can

and i know its hard

dont smoke weed anymore

maybe it can clear your head

and youll realize that working is fun

living life is so great

dont let it get the best of you

and waste it all for nothing

you can do so many things

you are special and wonderful

there are so many things you can do to get rid of stress

im sure you can find a hobby thats clean and so fun youll want to have it around forever

maybe collecting stuff or something

you know you dont really need a girlfriend

its no competition

when a girl sees that you value your work

and love life

then a girl will come to you thats well worth

just take baby steps

you can do it

i know you can

my pleasure! :D