Well, hats off! Your journey was difficult, but maybe that's why you are who you are today. You were left alone to figure out life and your only choice was to succeed. Trust me, this is far more valuable than any fancy private school or any wealth in the world.
There is no doubt that has impacted my life to the fullest, looking back at my educational journey I thank God my uncle's wife had spent her time and effort on me, even though at that time I thought it was torture... Little did I know...
Honestly, It's now I'm grateful to my parents for making me understand that life wasn't child's play and a lot had to be done if you wished for a comfortable life.
When I realized that reality wasn't about going to a private or fancy school, but putting in maximum effort. I realized that talent was good to have and that hard work is very important.