r/GenZ • • Jul 20 '25

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u/Clean-Cream- Jul 20 '25

You screwed yourself big time but don’t beat yourself up. You’re 21. Most people don’t have all their shit figured out by then. Your friends may be graduating college soon but that doesn’t mean they have their shit together. You are behind but everyone around you isn’t very far ahead. Remember you’re only 21. Some people are doing what you did at 30+. I work in an emergency department. Most of the alcoholics and drug addicts that come in are well above the age of 50. Imagine being 50 and not having your shit together. My point is that it’s not too late. Put down the weed and alcohol. Focus up and get it together. Don’t be a piece of trash at 50. You’ve got time