Find someone who believes in you

During covid, my life changed massively. I know for all us it did but in a matter of 3 months I went from making nearly 20k a month to 4k, having a break up, and moving home with my parents, both who had cancer.

I went from being the guy who was arrogant because he owned multiple properties to the guy who was negative cash flow of at least $4,000 a month and having multiple tenants say "I know my rights".

I lost the vast majority of my social circle and found myself running to hospitals, doctors appointments, felt isolated, and nearly lost my mind.

The only 2 people who really believed in me were my parents. I got orange pilled through twitter. I thought I would be rich in 2021. My portfolio went down 75%. I doubled down at 20k during FTX.

I hung out at coffee shop where the owner was very kind to me. He never judged me for my bitcoin insanity. In fact, he actually bought some.

My parents believed in me. they even bought bitcoin. But they bought it for me-they were in their 70s. they didn't need the $, and any moeny they wanted the kids to have. It was their way of saying we are with you.

In 2022 my dad died. The loss feels like you have your legs cut out from under you. Later on, the owner of the coffee shop said "your dad said Joe has to have huge balls to do what he is doing" (Joe is not my real name). That was really cool of my dad.

There were a few times where my parents helped me pay my mortgage. But it's not the financial support. It was the emotional support. I was being battered by life, and they were going through cancer.

I have to say when I talk to a lot of my old friends and compare them to my parents, I'm appalled at how really weak people are. Today modern people are massive complainers, and honestly have no stamina. Weak ass people.

Yes, today, and even though I have chosen to sell a few btc along the way (and of course regret it) when I need cash, I feel vindicated. And I have my parents to thank.

I was laughed at, made fun of, told to shut up, and mocked by many people I used to consider friends. I feel like I made the right choice to but btc and also redo my social circle.

But-i couldn't have done it without my dad and mom. I simply could not.

It was fucking brutal.

But, we all need to walk through the fires of hell.

Find someone. Maybe it's someone on reddit. Maybe it's someone on twitter. But find someone.