If I was asked this question while I was still a kid, I would happily say "I live for my parents"

The same was my answer even when I became an adult..
I had this belief that I needed to work hard so as to pay back all my parents has gone for me, especially my mum..

I was working hard so that they won't feel ashamed and regret all they have done for me, that has always been what I live for..

It was so unfortunate that my mum who I thought I was doing all that for died, and my world shattered, it was as if I have nothing to love for again...
I nearly joined gangs and do sill things because of that thought that I live for my mum, it was really a bad experience for me... I couldn't concentrate in school or anything other thing that has to do with my career because I didn't think I should be good to myself..

My dad noticed I wasn't myself again and that I was going astray, he called my attention and thank God I was able to open up to him..

He inspired and motivated me to move on..

I believe living for myself will go a long way in dealing better with people I come across. I can't live for another if I don't love and cherish my life so that comes first. I live for myself but I want to impart lives around as I do that.

I started all over again by believing in myself, I was so backwards both in education and thinking.. My friends were far ahead of me but thank God for where I am today..

The best way to live, is not to live for anybody but for yourself, develop yourself all round, acquire knowledge and wisdom, only then can you use your potentials to develop and inspire people around you..

I'm happy now.... ☺️