Vincent,
I know where you're coming from.
Being 16 can be tough sometimes. Some people view you as an adult while others view you as a kid. Kinda confusing sometimes, huh?
Is it worth it? Only you can answer that one.
I played pool simply because I loved it but there were times in my life when my personal problems had my world on tilt. What I found was by playing pool allowed me to concentrate on something besides my problems in the outside world. It gave my brain a chance to check out for a while, the old R & R (rest and relaxation).
It also gave me a sense of accomplishment as each day I would try to learn somthing new at the table. (A new bank shot, a 3 rail kicking system, etc.) One of the great things about this sport is there is always something new to learn.
Vincent, as far as friends go, you seems like a sensible person with a good heart, just a little down right now. There is a tendency to stand off and be a loner because having been uprooted with your parent's divorce and your mother's breakup with her boyfriend. The feeling of "why bother to get to know someone" creeps in with the fear of only to have others let you down.
What the other posters have stated about looking yourself in the mirror and knowing you are a good person is true. Along with that, the old saying, "Birds of a feather, flock together." rings true. Good people will see what you are made of and be attracted to you. Just give them a chance and here's the big one, GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE!
Good luck, young man, and remember we're a pretty tight community around here. You may not be able to see us but as you can see by the responses to your thread, we'll listen.
Take care.
I know where you're coming from.
Being 16 can be tough sometimes. Some people view you as an adult while others view you as a kid. Kinda confusing sometimes, huh?
Is it worth it? Only you can answer that one.
I played pool simply because I loved it but there were times in my life when my personal problems had my world on tilt. What I found was by playing pool allowed me to concentrate on something besides my problems in the outside world. It gave my brain a chance to check out for a while, the old R & R (rest and relaxation).
It also gave me a sense of accomplishment as each day I would try to learn somthing new at the table. (A new bank shot, a 3 rail kicking system, etc.) One of the great things about this sport is there is always something new to learn.
Vincent, as far as friends go, you seems like a sensible person with a good heart, just a little down right now. There is a tendency to stand off and be a loner because having been uprooted with your parent's divorce and your mother's breakup with her boyfriend. The feeling of "why bother to get to know someone" creeps in with the fear of only to have others let you down.
What the other posters have stated about looking yourself in the mirror and knowing you are a good person is true. Along with that, the old saying, "Birds of a feather, flock together." rings true. Good people will see what you are made of and be attracted to you. Just give them a chance and here's the big one, GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE!
Good luck, young man, and remember we're a pretty tight community around here. You may not be able to see us but as you can see by the responses to your thread, we'll listen.
Take care.