VII-ON THE MARGINS OF SOCIETY

                                                                              VII

What happened over the next few weeks still clouds over in my mind. I only know that I slept little, started drinking and suffered anxiety attacks. I thought the office would be more understanding, but they were not. I had bitten more than I could chew and colleagues com- plained about my performance.

I was fired from there too, to put it simply. I felt worthless and guilty for having to tell my parents that I could no longer send them money. My father told me that he’d found a new position and I shouldn’t worry, but that didn't solve anything.

I couldn't see myself getting ahead, I had to pass all my subjects and I’d started drinking heavily. At first, I