((((Fleury29))))

I can relate a lot.

It is hard to take these steps, just fearing that you know what people are either saying or thinking about you. I held myself back from doing most everything for many years.

As an adult, without friends or family around, I started off in community college taking a course for the heck of it. I did very well & found it very interesting. So, I took more and more courses. I got an A.A. and then transferred to university , and got my B.A. with honors. The very first in my family to go to and graduate college. My Bachelor's degree gave me a feeling of accomplishment and pride.

Just an example ~ hopefully, you can tweak my account however you need to, to fit a thing in your daily life. You can achieve it! If your family wants to be harsh and hurtful, perhaps it's time for you to take a couple of steps back to protect yourself as well.

Very best wishes to you!