yooo, I was scrolling through social media and saw my friends flashing their new fancy home theaters—like it’s a showroom or something. I sat there, staring at my peeling paint and thinking, "man, even my walls are behind on rent." the twist? I took a break to check my bank account, only to realize the only thing I own is the perfect record of my failed attempts to adult.
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
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...