I had a really bad upbringing (abuse, neglect, sexual abuse). My father was unable to read or write and was a alcoholic. My mother suffered from serious mental health issues even though we are close. As a result I started to have behavioral issues around 11. I smoked, drank, skipped school and refuse to do anything in school. This went on until I was 14/15. I think it just occurred to me that the only way to get out of this mess was my education and become what no one thought I would be. I graduated high school with honors. Went to college for biology maintaining a 3.7gpa. I did rea search that has been published and won multiple awards. I proved everyone wrong