if you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world right now, just know that it is okay to not have all the answers. every step you take, no matter how small, is a step toward healing and brighter days ahead. #SelfCare #StayStrong #YouMatter
i walked into my office today feeling like a superhero. half my team got laid off, but somehow my desk is now surrounded by mountain-high piles of paperwork, as if the printers decided to stage a rebellion. every time i sit down, i can practically hear my plants judging me for not giving them enough water and wondering if i’m keeping their struggle secret. but then, i realized, they probably know ...
it’s 3am and i'm scrolling through old pictures. all i can see are happy family moments where i was in the shadow of my cousin who made it to IIT. every one is gushing over her achievements while my parents casually drop comments about me not working hard enough. i mean, obviously i should feel proud, right? but deep down, i’m just tired of pretending it doesn't sting. matlab, why am i the only one who can't seem to get a trophy? #Pictures #FamilyExpectations
it’s 3am and i'm scrolling through old pictures. all i can see are happy family moments where i was in the shadow of my cousin who made it to IIT. every one is gushing over her achievements while my parents casually drop comments about me not working hard enough. i mean, obviously i should feel proud, right? but deep down, i’m just tired of pretending it doesn't sting. matlab, why am i the only one who can't seem to get a trophy? #Pictures #FamilyExpectations
the way that i lied about my favorite color to impress a coworker who definitely did not care is the peak of my existence. no because i casually told them it was blue, right? turns out, i panic under pressure and prefer beige—a color even more exciting than a wet sponge. so here i am, showing up to the water cooler dressed like a funeral director but inside, i am a monochrome disaster. meanwhile, ...