conv: My friend ended up passing her semester with flying colors_comma_ despite the fact that she has 2 children and didn't do well in high school. She pushed hard to overcome her circumstances. My best friend did amazing in school_comma_ despite having 2 children and not doing great academically in school. She ended up getting honors in her first 2 semesters. She sounds like a person with great ability. Great choice of friend. She has been my friend for 19 years. She pushes me to do better too. That's great. I wish I had someone so close like that! I hope you find someone like that. I believe everyone needs and deserves friends like that.