The speaker grew up in Pennsylvania and had a difficult childhood. They had a strong desire to play basketball and be a professional player. They faced depression and suicidal thoughts, despite having a good life. They considered taking medication for their mental health issues but ultimately chose not to. They discovered that their excessive thinking and lack of self-love were major contributors to their unhappiness. They realized that they absorbed and felt the emotions of others, which added to their challenges. The speaker went through a process of self-discovery and healing to reach their current state.

Childhood and basketball aspirations Depression and suicidal thoughts Consideration of medication Excessive thinking and lack of self-love Absorbing and feeling the emotions of others Self-discovery and healing