It would be much more depressing if teachers cannot teach kids "how to overcome obstacles".

Life is full of mishaps and misfits. We face them everyday. We don't coil up or head for the corner. We stand up and try our best -- we give it our best shot.

We may fail or we may discover our hidden skills -- we will know that only after we have tried it ;-).

I envy your good luck to be given a chance to try.