Dacre Montgomery Gets Candid About Childhood Struggles

Dacre Montgomery is opening up about having a tough time in school.

The 24-year-old Stranger Things actor shared his struggles throughout his childhood, and coming out on top.

“When I was a kid, I was lost. I had a really tough time in school. I was a big kid who loved drama,” he wrote on Instagram.

“I never got passing grades, I wasn’t popular or a gifted sports player. Girls were never interested in me. I suffered from anxiety from a young age. I was distracted and I wasn’t focused. But I had a dream, I was lucky – I knew what I wanted to do. And every night I went home and I focused on THAT,” Dacre continued.

“I visualised a future where my dreams became a reality. When I was 15 I failed my high school drama exams. When I was 16 I was told I needed to loose weight. When I was 17 I was told I should go to drama school and train. When I was 18 I was fired from my job. When I was in drama school I was told to leave. When I had a DREAM – I was told it wasn’t achievable,” he added. “Well, you know what…. I lost weight, I went to drama school and I never stopped wanting it, I never stopped being curious. I never let the failures get me down. Because I believed in myself and I never let anyone tell me otherwise. You can do anything you set your mind to. So, go out there and get it!”