Hello,

Usually I'm just like any one of you, browsing memes and upvoting things to show people I appreciate the effort that went into their creations. But I want to do something different today. I recently watched a video by a channel I even forgot I was subbed to because they didn't post a lot of content. They were sorry for not making videos and talking about how they felt like they let their subs down and that they were going to make an effort to be better in the future. Wanting to show my support I told him my story and he was very grateful.

We all have a story to tell. We're all need support every now and then; seems like now more than ever. We are more than just sweet baby memey dreamers trying to get on Meme Time; We are a community. We support each other, good times and bad. I would like to see more than just memes. If you're having a great day, let us know. If life isn't going so well and you need someone to talk to or just need to vent, please do. It's not about how many upvotes you have, it's that you took the time and energy to create something for the joy of creating and the hope that you bring joy to those who see it. Here is my story.

I'm 28, born with Hydrocephalus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Strabismus and Nystagmus. Along with something similar to Cerebral Palsy that effects the muscles in my legs where I get muscle cramps that feels like I'm being stabbed if overworked. I started losing my hair at 20 and where someone could just say "screw it" and shave their head, I can't; my skull was deformed from birth due to the pressure caused by the Hydrocephalus so I struggle to try and look good.

When I graduated high school back in '09, I didn't want to go to college; at least not yet. Take a gap year and try to earn some money, no one would hire me. I went to a trade school to become a pharmacy tech; no one would hire me. With no options left, I went to college in '12 and spent the next 5.5 years getting a two year degree. I would have had it sooner but with family issues and having to move and change schools, some credits didn't transfer.

So, Dec. '17, I did it! I had graduated college. I was ready to get a job and get my life together. It took me 6 months to find a job working at Lowe's. For those not living in the U.S., It's a hardware retail chain. I've been fighting for two years to try and get a full time position in what feels now like a dead end job. "Why don't you just look elsewhere?" you ask. I can't drive due to vision issues and I live in a bedroom community in the middle of nowhere where the majority of the jobs are retail and restaurants. I've been trying to get on with Publix, a popular grocery store chain in Southeastern U.S. since October with no luck. Hoping that will lead to better opportunities. I struggle with depression and anxiety. Some days it's just really hard to deal with the fact that I can't support myself and have to continue to life with my parents who should be free to enjoy their golden years rather than worry about me.

I don't know if you've read all this but thank you if you have. I didn't intend to write this much but I felt it was important to show we all have our struggles; some more than others. There could be 1,000 people who have a similar tale or there could just be that one person who reads this and says "I'm not alone." That's all that matters. All we can do is just keep moving forward. If you get out of bed and all you manage to do is get a shower, eat 3 meals and play video games all day, that's better than laying in bed doing nothing.

Peace and love.