I've failed in something absolutely critical...

[CFE]

You guys never heard of sarcasm...

you may have been sarcastic, but I was just pointing it out because there ARE men around the world who aren't sarcastic about the subject.

CFE

 

[sassycat]

What the heck happend echostation?

 

[PLAS]

we all make mistakes, you just fix what can be fixed and live upon the rest, trying to improve upon yourself and avoiding it next time

it's all gonna be okay, don't worry

 

[Cobblepot]

you may have been sarcastic, but I was just pointing it out because there ARE men around the world who aren't sarcastic about the subject.

CFE

t:

 

[Darthphere]

Vagueness FTL!

 

[Cobblepot]

Since I'm a real man, I will pretend to know what "FTL" stand for.

 

[Superman4ever]

Echo, it's OK. We all fail at one point in our lives, and I'm more than sure that your parents will understand. Is this school related? I'm going to take a guess that it is school related and if that's the case then it's OK. You just have to realize that these hang-ups happen to EVERYONE, and the only thing that you can do is try to accept it and move on...to take this experience as a learning experience, a growth phase in your life.

Be open with your parents; DON'T hide this from them, try talking to them. Your parents have a LOT more life experience than you do and you can count on them for support and guidance. They've been through a lot, but nothing would hurt them more than if you tried to hide this from them.

It's alright my friend.

 

[Hyper Venom]

I'd really like to know what exactly this failure was.

 

[Spidey Lover 10]

i feel bad 4 u man. i know how u feel

 

[CFE]

I'd really like to know what exactly this failure was.

Line starts around the block

IDK though...watch it be something that's not a big deal.

But I hope it's not too big a failure. I mean instead of taking the time to try and fix it ro talk to his parents, echo station still logged onto here, so I take it it's not too terribly important of a failure.

hopefully...

CFE

 

[Apollo]

Ihygbs!!

 

[echostation]

hey thanks guys, at least to those who have put in their honest thoughts and opinions.. i keep a permanent log on here so i come back from time to time to check, right now i'm just ambling around trying to figure things out, once i get a game plan together then i'll tell my parents but right now it's just hard to think

but i honestly thank you for all your opinions thus far... the support means a lot and thanks, seriously.

 

[Superhobo]

I Helped You Get Better Savings?

 

[Superhobo]

hey thanks guys, at least to those who have put in their honest thoughts and opinions.. i keep a permanent log on here so i come back from time to time to check, right now i'm just ambling around trying to figure things out, once i get a game plan together then i'll tell my parents but right now it's just hard to think

but i honestly thank you for all your opinions thus far... the support means a lot and thanks, seriously.

BUT WHAT DID YOU DO, MAN? We're all a-titter to know!

 

[The Lizard]

Life is made up of various failures and disappointments. Some are worse than others, and some can indeed change the course of your life, but honestly dealing with these failures is what makes us human and greater than mere animals.

Without knowing the details, all I can offer is:

1. Try to fix whatever can be fixed. Salvage whatever can be salvaged, even if it's just bitter experience and future knowledge.

2. If other people have been hurt, make recompense if possible. Accept a just punishment if one is deserved. If payback is not an option, then offer an honest apology.

3. Place this event in context. Look at how much life you have ahead of you that is still full of opportunity and learning experiences. Look at the good you have already done during your life so far. Don't give up.
Don't ever give up.

 

[Fred_Fury]

failure is not an option. failure should not even be in your vocabulary.

 

[Darthphere]

failure is not an option. failure should not even be in your vocabulary.

Are you still in boot camp?

 

[Mee]

Since I'm a real man, I will pretend to know what "FTL" stand for.

For The Loss.


Now you've failed too.

 

[Apollo]

I Helped You Get Better Savings?

IHYGBS= i hope you get better soon

its the lazy and very confusingly stupid way of saying itt:

 

[Cobblepot]

hey thanks guys, at least to those who have put in their honest thoughts and opinions.. i keep a permanent log on here so i come back from time to time to check, right now i'm just ambling around trying to figure things out, once i get a game plan together then i'll tell my parents but right now it's just hard to think

but i honestly thank you for all your opinions thus far... the support means a lot and thanks, seriously.

Glad I could help, now find some comfort in the real men's thread!

 

[unstoppable]

what's this crap about

 

[Cobblepot]

No one really knows.

 

[Venom'sDad]

...

Hell, Man-Up.... everyone makes mistakes. Own up, salvage what you can, and move on.

 

[hammy]

and I feel crushed, like absolutely completely crushed, i've never felt like this before and I have no idea of how to face my 'rents on this.

I've experienced failure before but nothing like this... i just crashed to the ground and couldn't move for hours, i still don't know what to do and while i feel like absolute abominable ****, my bigger thing is how the hell am i gonna face my folks and tell them I've failed them... I can't exactly talk about what this is exactly but does it matter? not really, just something so importantly critical that I have no clue what to do now.

My folks have been through hell and back and then some more, they've had to deal with so much and so much of that has had to do with external forces... now to tell them that I've failed them this time... one of their own, I just can't imagine what the look will be on their faces... the hurt, **** i'm in tears writing this now and I NEVER cry (you can call bull**** on that all you want but i'm dead serious, ever...).. i know they'll be there to support but i just know exactly what's going on in their heads..

How do you folks manage to deal with something like this, like something so colossally paramount that needed to be done but couldn't and you might not get another chance... I'm really at a loss for words right now...

It's hard to have a clear perspective when you're in the thick of things. Until you can clear your head, try to keep reminding yourself that whatever it is, it is not the end of the world or the end of your options. Remind yourself of how much your parents love you (because of what you said, it seems clear they do) and also that a burden shared is a smaller burden.

It sounds to me that worse than this failure is your devastation about "disappointing" your parents. You have to forgive yourself for being human. It's quite likely that they have suffered similar disappointments and managed to survive and succeed. You will, as well. You're lucky to have parents you care about so much and who care about you so much. For that reason alone you've already succeeded more than a lot of people. Sharing this with them may be hard for you and for them, but I imagine sharing it will take some of the weight of it off your mind and hopefully, their wisdom and experience will help you get your perspective and options, back.

 

[Fred_Fury]

It's hard to have a clear perspective when you're in the thick of things. Until you can clear your head, try to keep reminding yourself that whatever it is, it is not the end of the world or the end of your options. Remind yourself of how much your parents love you (because of what you said, it seems clear they do) and also that a burden shared is a smaller burden.

What if it is the end of the world!!! O M G ! ! ! !