From losing myself to finding purpose: I want to change my life through history & kindness , from being a betrayal one to person full of empathy ❤️ via /r/gratitude

Hey everyone,
A few months ago, I felt completely lost. I made mistakes, did things I regret, and honestly thought about ending my life. But after a lot of reflection, I realized — why should I end my life when I can start a new one?
I’ve always loved poetry, history, and traveling, and now I want to combine these to create something meaningful — a YouTube channel where I share poems, forgotten historical stories, and beautiful journeys across India, especially Uttarakhand, my home state.

But I don’t just want to make content. I want to use it for good. My goal is to raise ₹2.5 lakh for causes that matter deeply to me:

🐾 ₹1 lakh for animal rescuers who feed and treat stray animals daily with their own money.

📚 ₹1 lakh for a small government school in Uttarakhand to provide smart boards and computers (my relative teaches there; they really need it).

🌱 ₹50,000 for dustbin installation and tree plantation in my area.

I don’t know if this will work. I don’t know where to start or how to raise funds yet. But I want to try.

Should I begin with shorts or full videos? How do I reach more people genuinely?
Any advice, roadmap, or even encouragement will mean a lot. I really want to turn my life around — to rebuild myself through purpose and kindness. 🙏

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