Despite all of his progress, John still faced setbacks along the way. There were times when he felt like he was slipping back into old patterns of invisibility and self-doubt. But he had learned that setbacks were a normal part of any journey, and that they didn't have to define him or derail his progress.
One setback that John faced was when he tried out for the school basketball team and didn't make the cut. He had always loved basketball and had been practicing for months, but it seemed like no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't make the team. At first, he was devastated. He felt like he had failed and that everyone was laughing at him. But he soon realized that his worth as a person was not tied to his ability to make a sports team. He found other ways to stay active and to pursue his passions.
Another setback came when he got into an argument with a close friend. He had said something that had hurt his friend's feelings, and the friend had stopped talking to him. John felt guilty and ashamed, and he didn't know how to make things right. But instead of avoiding the situation or giving up on the friendship, he took responsibility for his actions and apologized to his friend. They were able to work through the issue and to strengthen their friendship.
Through these setbacks, John learned that he was resilient and capable of bouncing back from adversity. He learned that setbacks were not a reflection of his worth as a person, and that he could learn from them and grow stronger because of them. He also learned that he didn't have to face setbacks alone - he had the support and encouragement of others to help him through the tough times.