it really, honestly, truly does get better. i fucking promise. it takes a lot of work and a lot of effort, and you will make mistakes but once you finally start making progress you never look back. it's like i got a new lease on life, a second chance. it's like some higher being picked me up by the scruff of my neck, dusted me off and said, "you need to get better. not for anyone else, but for you," and i fucking did. life is so fucking amazing. people are so fucking amazing. even if it seems like the entire world is against you, i can guarantee you there is at least one person rooting for you. you just have to find them.