How's life going for everyone?

[IcaroRibeiro]

Using the same format as OP


2012 – 7/10
I was only a poor 15 year old boy and this was my final year of high school, but I was surprisingly happy, even though I experienced burnout from studying for college entrance exams. I was the strange nerd kid, with some few friends, but that never quite felt "right" (many year later it becomes quite clear I'm neurodivergent)

2014 – 8/10
Started college (IT), family was so proud I was accepted in a public university (here public universities are the hardest to get into, and are completely free). For the first time, I felt like I belonged somewhere. Not many memories here, very few major points

2015 – 8/10
Still extremely poor, but hopeful. My life felt like it was progressing. I had friends and genuinely enjoyed college

2016 – 8/10
Got my first source of income: 400 BRL from a research scholarship. It wasn't much, but I loved doing research and felt happy that life was (slowly) moving forward

2017 – 7/10
Got my first part-time job. It wasn't exactly what I wanted (a small family-run IT company). Coming from a prestigious college, I had bigger dreams. But the pay was decent, and the working hours didn't interfere with my bachelor's degree

2018 – 5/10
The first big blow: I couldn't graduate on time. Around then, Master's scholarships were being cut. I decided to keep the part-time job, but for the first time, I felt like I wasn't progressing. Between work, college, and research, I burned out, fainted on a bus, and broke a leg. My professor removed me from his research team, saying I needed to rest (he was right, but it still made me sad)

2019 – 5/10
Graduated college but lacked the strength to pursue a Master's. Took a full-time job that paid like shit. My eating and exercise habits felt off a cliff. Toward the end of the year, body dysmorphia hit hard, and I developed severe anorexia

2020 – 3/10
Lost contact with friends during the pandemic. Moved in with my grandfather after my grandma passed, so he wouldn't be alone. Still struggling to accept my sexuality. Got a new job with insane working hours (60+ hours/week) and still terrible pay. My weight dropped to 55 kg (I'm 186 cm tall), and my health completely collapsed

2021 – 4/10
Started eating better again, but the pressure of that insane job was crushing me. Began having dark (even suicidal) thoughts. Diagnosed with dysthymia. Made the decision to change my life and accept myself as I am

2022 – 6/10
Landed a much better job and managed to buy a car. Started a Master's degree. During my travels, I decided to move to São Paulo for a fresh start. Met my current boyfriend on one of those trips. Came out to my parents, they accepted me!

2023 – 7/10
Focused on self-care, especially mental health. My career was going well and even got a promotion, and my Master's progressed as expected. A quiet but positive year. Started saving money to move

2024 – 9/10
Moved to São Paulo at the start of the year. Probably the best year of my life since my teenage years. I live in a great neighborhood, and life as a couple has been an amazing surprise, having someone to share dreams and hobbies with is truly special. Started lifiting weights and getting some muscles, overall took care of my appereance.

2025 – 7/10
Some personal issues came up with my boyfriend, which affected our life a bit, but I'm hopeful things will improve soon. Life is good, my salary is good, and the future feels bright.