My family believed I could do no wrong. That's probably why I have utter confidence in myself even when I shouldn't have.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
When I became successful, I put up a caution. I didn't think it was fair to have the shadow of that kind of success thrown on my family. And I was cautious about being taken by things that could destroy you.
They thought that I was a man with reasonable judgment, so I was never under pressure from my parents; I could do whatever I wanted. I never had a negative word from them, nothing whatsoever.
I was lucky to have parents and people who believed in me.
I had older brothers and sisters who were high achievers, and I felt different, misunderstood by my family. That's not my family's fault; it was my perception.
When I was growing up, my parents always told me that I had to do what I thought was right and not listen to other people. That was hard for me.
I'd be a liar if I said I had a normal family.
Once I started to grow up, I realised that my parents are normal people and they can make mistakes.
When I was younger, I made some decisions that I shouldn't have. And, in hindsight, I've almost always been wrong when I haven't listened to myself.
I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves.
I didn't ever feel close to my real family. I didn't feel validated; I never felt right because I was always wrong.