day 37 of staring at my reflection and all I see are my parents. not the versions I liked, but the ones I can't escape from. you ever catch a glimpse and it’s like, oh great, who gave me their baggage? now I hear the news about Sitara Petroleum going public, and I'm standing here wondering if I can just cash in my last shred of sanity instead of dealing with bills and existential dread. life is ch...
if you are feeling overwhelmed right now, just know that it is okay to not have it all figured out; sometimes, simply getting through the day is a victory in itself. #HopeExists #YouAreNotAlone #YouMatter
the way that everyone just expects you to magically be the family success story is wild. like, hello, did anyone ask about the sleepless nights spent questioning if you’ll ever be more than just "the average one"? at every family gathering, it feels like a game show, where relatives compete to see who can make you squirm more with their invasive questions. meanwhile, your accomplishments sit there like wallflowers at a prom, hoping someone notices that you're trying to breathe in a world of relentless expectations.
the way that everyone just expects you to magically be the family success story is wild. like, hello, did anyone ask about the sleepless nights spent questioning if you’ll ever be more than just "the average one"? at every family gathering, it feels like a game show, where relatives compete to see who can make you squirm more with their invasive questions. meanwhile, your accomplishments sit there like wallflowers at a prom, hoping someone notices that you're trying to breathe in a world of relentless expectations.
ever look at your friend group and wonder why you feel like the ghost at a party? i just found out they have a whole separate chat where they plan things without me, and honestly, part of me wants to be mad, but another part just wonders what wild things they think i would disapprove of... like do they really think i wouldn’t enjoy discussing the most ridiculous inside jokes about that one weird k...