If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately wishing to be where I am now.

And here you are, a stripling of a boy who has already survived the worst this land can throw at a body, but suddenly ready to give up after one mistake?” Dr. Snailwater’s voice grew fierce. “You should be grateful some things can be fixed.”
“What if I can’t?” Jack asked in a small voice.
“Then you try again!

He knew that she took life as it came, opposed her tough-fibered mind to whatever obstacles there might be, fought on with a determination that would not recognize defeat, and kept on fighting even when she saw defeat was inevitable.

The difference between a strong man and a weak one is that the former does not give up after a defeat.

So what the folk you expected to be happiest about your positive growth are your biggest doubters, haters & detractors. It sucks, but is not a show stopper. Don't get mad, get great

The world loves a fighter who can persevere through tough circumstances and eventually win! With perseverence almost any dream can be realized!