It feels uncomfortable when others misunderstand you; yet you can't blame them, for they don't know what you're going through. It is better to communicate and clear the misunderstandings, but a lot of times you know that they still wouldn't be able to feel what you have gone through. 

Who understands the loneliness of being alone? Who understands the challenges of handling a whole household at the age of 20? Bills/Faulty Household appliances/etc. Who understands the feeling of going home to a dark and empty home after a long tiring day?

Only those who have been through would really know. Yet, learning these from young makes one stronger and a more independent person for the future. Maybe that's why they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

Sometimes I am surprised by myself of what I can do. Though it doesn't happen often, I'm glad the hidden knowledge is unfolded. It is nice discovering yourself; it is like acquiring some power that you never knew you had. The best feeling to get out of it is when it is being unleashed and put into good use of helping others.