Adultingstruggles Stories

THE DAY AFTER THE FINISH LINE🏁 I thought life would begin the moment I graduated. Like everything would finally make sense. For years, I followed the rules. Study hard. Get good grades. Make your family proud. And I did. I was the student teachers praised. The one who knew the answers. The one who believed that if I just kept going, life would reward me with clarity. But no one warned me about what comes after the applause. No one told me that the real world doesn't hand out instructions. That there are no rubrics for decisions. No deadlines to chase. No guaranteed results for effort. Just silence. And questions no one taught me how to answer. What job should I take? What if I choose wrong? Why does everyone else seem to know what they're doing? Why don't I? At 23, I found myself stuck in a space I never prepared for- not failing, but not moving either. Not lost enough to give up, but not sure enough to move forward. Somewhere between who I used to be and who I'm supposed to become. This book is not a guide. It's not written by someone who has everything figured out. This is for the ones who did everything right- and still feel unprepared. For those who went from being "the smart one" to quietly wondering what went wrong. For the ones who are trying, failing, learning, and pretending they're okay. This is for us- the ones still figuring it out. And maybe... that's not failure. Maybe this in-between- this confusion, this waiting, this questioning- is where real life actually begins. Not at the finish line, but the day after it.

"The Leap of Faith" is a heartfelt and inspiring story about Aisha Rahman, a 39-year-old woman at the peak of her career as the principal of a prestigious higher institution. Despite her professional success, Aisha feels trapped in a life that no longer aligns with her values. Exhausted by the relentless demands of her job, the lack of work-life balance, and the realization that she is undervalued and underpaid, Aisha reaches a breaking point. After years of enduring the stress and dissatisfaction, she makes a bold decision: to leave her high-ranking position and pursue a career in the government sector, where she hopes to find financial stability, a better work-life balance, and a sense of purpose that aligns with her core values. With the support of her husband, Arif, and a three-month break granted by her boss, Aisha embarks on a journey of self-discovery, determination, and faith. Her journey is not just about changing careers-it's about reclaiming her life, aligning her work with her values, and achieving the financial freedom she has always dreamed of. "The Leap of Faith" is a tale of courage, resilience, and the transformative power of aligning one's career with their values. It's a story for anyone who has ever felt stuck, doubted their worth, or dreamed of a better future. Through Aisha's journey, readers are reminded that with faith, determination, and a leap of faith, it's possible to find peace, purpose, and fulfillment.

" Definitely, I can help you with that....Eh, Lukung-luko na ba ako sa trabahong pinasukan ko?! " Kilalanin si Cayde Enriquez, isang frustrated na CPA in-transit, na nagtatrabaho bilang isang TSR call center agent. Makakapaghanap pa kaya siya ng trabahong swak na swak sa kursong tinapos at gustong-gusto niya? Note: First time ko lang magsusulat ng Filipino (Tagalog) at English na original fic. Kaya antabayanan niyo ang buhay ni Cayde.

If Christmas doesn't hit the same anymore, you'll understand. Some ghosts wear tinsel.

Ang kwentong ito ay naglalayon na bigyang kaalaman ang mga magbabasa tungkol sa kahalagahan ng mental health ng isang tao. Sa bansang Pilipinas, kung saan ang mga tao ay mahilig pa rin sa stereotyping at diskriminasyon, napakadali na ang ikaw ay mahusgahan. Walang pakialam sa kung ano nga ba ang tunay na pinagdadaanan ng isa. Hanggang kailan tayo ganito? Kilalanin si Luna at alamin kung bakit siya nabansagang "MARUPOK".