Brian's Inspiring Journey: From Meth Addict's Son to Medical School Student

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Updated Monday, July 8, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

In a world where circumstances often dictate one's future, the story of Brian stands out as a beacon of hope and resilience. Shared on Twitter by @liambrianb, this tale has captured the hearts of many and serves as a poignant reminder that one's background doesn't have to determine their destiny.

Brian's tweet, posted on March 3, 2019, at 5:42 pm, reads: "Just a reminder that your parents don’t determine what you become. My dad has been a meth addict my entire life. Growing up I always felt like that would confine me in what I would be able to make of myself. Recently I was accepted to my top choice medical school."

Accompanied by this heartfelt message is a photograph of a young man, presumably Brian, standing in front of closed double doors. He is smiling broadly and proudly holding an acceptance letter from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). This image speaks volumes about his triumph over adversity and the relentless pursuit of his dreams.

The impact of Brian's story has been profound, sparking a wave of comments and reactions from fellow social media users. One particularly touching comment came from a user who shared their personal experience: "My mom was a meth addict. She abandoned me for weeks at a time as a child, starved me, and then when she lost custody, proceeded to kidnap me. This absolutely destroyed my mental health and has ruined my life. I’m glad for people who can overcome these things but I think we should have a shoutout for the people who are just staying afloat as well. Because that’s already SO hard."

Another commenter added, "Everyone loves the underdog stories, and they make good clickbait, but in reality, this is very rare. The USA has one of the lowest rates of economic mobility in the developed world."

This sentiment was echoed by several others, highlighting the rarity of such success stories. "Yeah, I was raised by s***bags and way exceeded what they'd done with themselves. We're in the minority," noted another user.

However, amidst the somber reflections, there were also words of encouragement and admiration. "Congrats, OP. I'm not sure you're destined to follow in your parents' footsteps, but you've broken free and are doing what you should. Best of luck!" one user praised.

Brian's story serves as a powerful reminder that, despite the odds, it is possible to forge one's path and achieve greatness. His journey from being the son of a meth addict to being accepted into a top medical school is nothing short of inspiring. It underscores the importance of perseverance, determination, and the belief that one's future is not confined by their past.

In a world that often celebrates the extraordinary, Brian's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for those who dare to dream and work hard to achieve their goals.

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Cryolith

Everyone loves the underdog stories, and they make good clickbait, but in reality, this is very rare. The USA has one of the lowest rates of economic mobility in the developed world.

feryooday

My mom was a meth addict. she abandoned me for weeks at a time as a child, starved me, and then when she lost custody, proceeded to kidnap me. this absolutely destroyed my mental health and has ruined my life. I’m glad for people who can overcome these things but I think we should have a shoutout for the people who are just staying afloat as well. because that’s already SO hard. prove to everyone being strong in whatever ways they can.

BofusTeefus

Yeah, I was raised by s***bags and way exceeded what they'd done with themselves. We're in the minority.

cryborg

I thought it said math addict & was confused. It's very tough living with an addict. They have a way of almost consuming the people around them.

Dipsomaniac

Sounds like a great place to make the best meth.

JohnWickdidnothingwrong

Just a reminder that they have a pretty substantial impact. We exalt the unicorns like this guy, but statistically speaking they effectively don't exist. By far the biggest indicator of what you'll have is what your parents had.

JediTigger

Tony Robbins can be a supercilious b******** but in one of his books he mentioned something that stuck with me. An interviewer spoke with both sons of an incarcerated felon. One son was in and out of jail constantly and the other was a highly successful professional. When asked what they thought was responsible for their directions in life, both said the same thing. “With a father like mine, how can I be anything else?”

ElbowDeepInUserSub

Dynastic wealth routinely creates soulless wastrels and toadies. All you need to do is look at the top of society to see that children rarely replicate their parents success/failure.

ExplodingPortaP****

I mean they could have determined you were gonna be a corpse by abandoning you in a dumpster somewhere because you were making it hard to do meth.

Ambipolar

I was going to joke about that there is some overlap between meth addicts and doctors, like they both medicate or something, but then I remembered what a problem substance abuse is in the medical profession.

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