Life is hard lately, and it's okay to not be okay with it. We often feel pressured to keep it all together, to maintain a facade of strength and resilience, but the truth is, it's perfectly normal to struggle. Acknowledging that we’re not okay is not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of being human.
Sometimes I receive questions like, "Why are you still studying? When will you graduate?"
People say life is not a race, but they bombard us with pressuring questions that make us doubt ourselves. It’s hypocritical.
People are hypocrites.
These questions, often meant innocently, can feel like judgments, as if there’s a timeline we’re supposed to follow, and we’re falling behind.
We face challenges, setbacks, and uncertainties that can overwhelm us. It's natural to feel sad, anxious, or frustrated in these times. Trying to suppress these feelings only makes them harder to manage. Instead, allowing ourselves to experience and express them can be the first step toward healing.
It’s important to give ourselves grace and patience. We don’t have to have all the answers or solutions right away. Sometimes, just admitting that we’re not okay is enough to begin to feel a bit better. It opens the door to seeking support, whether from our partners, friends, family, or professionals, and finding ways to cope.
Life’s difficulties don’t define us; how we respond to them does. Accepting that it's okay to not be okay allows us to be kinder to ourselves and to navigate tough times with more compassion.
It’s a reminder that it’s alright to take things one step at a time, and that eventually, we will find our way through.
