@lhorgic greetings

I am inspired by reading your post at any point of life we had faced silver lining but with courage and patience we have to bear it. Its life beauty we can not sit to wait what fate will do with you.
You had issues in mathematics as it wad not interested for you. You even tried it but couldn't pass it you were disappointed.

It was motivation of your dad who supported you and guidance to you and you successfully faced it.

Best wishes