it's not that i mind family gatherings — it’s just that every single time, it feels like I’m stepping into an interrogation room. “So, when are you going to settle down?” “Your cousin is moving up the ladder at work — what about you?” I laugh it off — but inside, the weight of their expectations suffocates me, as I cling to my dreams like a lifeline. I wonder if they realize the anxiety I feel — s...
last night, i found myself naming my future plants after characters from a TV show, all because i follow a bunch of influencers who make it look so fun. it’s weirdly comforting, but also kind of pathetic. meanwhile, i still can’t keep my actual responsibilities alive. my work emails are piling up like a horror movie set. if only nurturing a cactus was as easy as following a social media trend, rig...
if you feel like you are in a dark tunnel right now, remember that there is always light at the end, even if it feels far away. #YouAreNotAlone #Hope
if you feel like you are in a dark tunnel right now, remember that there is always light at the end, even if it feels far away. #YouAreNotAlone #Hope
not gonna lie, every time there’s a family gathering, I feel like I'm on trial. my siblings are out there living their best lives, while I’m just trying to figure out how to save for something I can barely afford. the pressure is real when my parents act like they don't see my struggle, throwing around comparisons to my cousins who just bought houses. it’s like they forget I can't even afford take...