SO SICK OF PEOPLE TELLING ME I CAN'T.

cmonskinnylovee
cmonskinnylovee Posts: 339
edited October 4 in Motivation and Support
I am sick and tired of being told I can't.

Being told that I am not capable of completing my dreams.

I recently changed my major to Criminal Justice because I want to work for the government. I want to work for homeland security, the FBI or something along those lines. I have wanted this for years and years, and for years and years I have had my mother telling me I can't do that.
That I'm not brave enough.
Not strong enough.
Not tough enough.

Well guess what, i can BECOME braver. I can BECOME stronger. And I am certainly tough as hell.

Now I have my friends laughing at me, telling me I'm "too petite" for that line of work. That I "couldn't hurt a fly."

YOU DON'T GO INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH THE INTENTION OF HURTING PEOPLE, FIRST OF ALL.

And second of all I am in the midst of getting stronger, and more muscular.

Does anyone else have this problem? I know that a lot of you can probably relate, since weight loss is a touchy subject with the general public and most people try to tell you you "can't"

WELL GUESS WHAT. I can, you can and we all can. We just have to work for it.

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  • XiaoRuRu
    XiaoRuRu Posts: 83
    Oh yes. I dreamed of joining the Navy for years and years and years. It was my only goal all through high school. But my parents told me I wasn't strong enough, I didn't have the discipline, etc.

    I didn't ever join. I believed them and now I don't know if I will be proud of myself ever for not at least trying.

    Don't let them beat you down!
  • SixCatFaerie
    SixCatFaerie Posts: 690 Member
    You are absolutely right! You CAN do this, we all can! OWN it & show them all that they were wrong! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:


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  • dreilingda
    dreilingda Posts: 122 Member
    Hell yeah - great attitude. When someone underestimates your potential, at least they'll never see you coming.
  • glockster972
    glockster972 Posts: 704 Member
    I am sick and tired of being told I can't.

    Being told that I am not capable of completing my dreams.

    I recently changed my major to Criminal Justice because I want to work for the government. I want to work for homeland security, the FBI or something along those lines. I have wanted this for years and years, and for years and years I have had my mother telling me I can't do that.
    That I'm not brave enough.
    Not strong enough.
    Not tough enough.

    Well guess what, i can BECOME braver. I can BECOME stronger. And I am certainly tough as hell.

    Now I have my friends laughing at me, telling me I'm "too petite" for that line of work. That I "couldn't hurt a fly."

    YOU DON'T GO INTO LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH THE INTENTION OF HURTING PEOPLE, FIRST OF ALL.

    And second of all I am in the midst of getting stronger, and more muscular.

    Does anyone else have this problem? I know that a lot of you can probably relate, since weight loss is a touchy subject with the general public and most people try to tell you you "can't"

    WELL GUESS WHAT. I can, you can and we all can. We just have to work for it.

    For many years I was told I wasn't smart enough to go to college. I just graduated with my Bach. of Science in CJ, and I'm 39 years old. You can do it, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    When I was in high school I desperately wanted to be in the Coast Guard. My mom said I wasn't strong enough for the military and would hate it. I was determined to do it.

    Within 2 years, I had spinal fusion and couldn't do it - not because *I* didn't want it, because the military wouldn't take me with the rods in my spine. I KNOW I could have done it and I KNOW I would have loved it, enjoyed it, been good at it.

    Pfft to mothers who don't support their children's dreams. If my kids tell me what they want to do with their life - I will support them (as long as it is legal, ethical and moral).
  • BigDaddyBRC
    BigDaddyBRC Posts: 2,395 Member
    With the right mindset, determination, and desire you can achieve almost anything. (I havent figured out how to fly by using just my mind.)
  • willnorton
    willnorton Posts: 995 Member
    HI...i AM A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER...i WORKED 10 YEARS ON STREET PATROL AND THEN I WORKED 21 YEARS IN INVESTIGATIONS.... MY DEPARTMENT HAD PEOPLE FROM YOUR SIZE TO ME ....6'3'' 325 POUNDS...

    POLICE WORK IS NOT ABOUT FIGHTING..ITS ABOUT USING YOUR HEAD..... IN MY 31 YEARS OF POLICE WORK i MIGHT HAVE HAD 1 OR 2 FIGHTS....

    i ALWAYS USED MY HEAD...YOU NEVER TAKE AWAY A PERSONS DIGNITY...IF YOU DO YOU WILL FIGHT....A POLICE OFFICER HAS SO MANY TOOLS NOW PEPPER SPRAY...TASERS...YOU DONT HAVE TO FIGHT ANYMORE...

    YOU LET YOUR MIND AND YOUR TOOLS WORK FOR YOU...

    IT IS TOUGH ON THE STREETS BUT IF YOU USE YOUR HEAD YOU WILL BE OK...PLAIN CLOTHES JOBS WOULD BE GOOD TO LOOK INTO..

    WHAT IF YOU DONT TRY..YOU WILL ALWAYS KICK YOURSELF IN THE BUTT THAT YOU DIDNT...IF ITS TOO HARD, THEN GO INTO A FIELD WHERE YOU CAN USE YOUR TALENTS..

    DONT EVER GIVE UP

    BILL

    OH WE ARE ON EACH OTHERS FRIENDS LIST..IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN EVER DO FOR YOU JUST ASK...
  • sineadangele1
    sineadangele1 Posts: 97 Member
    My mom laughed at me when I was signng up to take the SATs. She said I wasn't smart enough for college. That really got to me. I was so afraid to apply to colleges and never took my SATs. I ended up going to community college tho and recently applied to Towson University and I'm in the process of applying to UMBC. I'm smart, talented, and no words can touch me now. You go for your dreams girl!!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,984 Member
    "Many people go to the grave with the sweetest music yet unplayed."

    Never give up on your dream. There will always be obstacles and disappointment, but if you really really want something, you'll find a way to fulfill it.
  • Romans624
    Romans624 Posts: 822
    Oh yes. I dreamed of joining the Navy for years and years and years. It was my only goal all through high school. But my parents told me I wasn't strong enough, I didn't have the discipline, etc.

    I didn't ever join. I believed them and now I don't know if I will be proud of myself ever for not at least trying.

    Don't let them beat you down!

    Hey, its not too late is it?
  • cmonskinnylovee
    cmonskinnylovee Posts: 339
    Hell yeah - great attitude. When someone underestimates your potential, at least they'll never see you coming.

    Exactly what I'm thinking.
  • tracy337
    tracy337 Posts: 199 Member

    Pfft to mothers who don't support their children's dreams. If my kids tell me what they want to do with their life - I will support them (as long as it is legal, ethical and moral).

    ^ Yup to that! That is what I tell my teen all the time! I Don't CARE what you do, garbage man, cashier, police, SEALS, FBI etc as long as YOU are happy and love what you do and its legal then IDK!
  • keddabee
    keddabee Posts: 81
    My parents pushed me to become a primary school teacher for years. I almost gave into them this year but decided NO!

    Don't let them beat you down or push you around. You always think that through life your parents are there for you no matter what (which some are!) but they don't always know what is best for you!! Do what you think is best for you and hey if it doesnt work out at least you can say you gave it your best shot :)

    luck! xxxx
  • RNMDFF
    RNMDFF Posts: 153 Member
    You can and will do anything you set your mind on. Look you wanted to lose weight and you did it!!! Do what you think is best not what other people think is best for you
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