It’s exhausting sometimes. Lonely too.
But there’s also something powerful about realizing that even if your past wasn’t your choice, your future still can be.
You start protecting your time more. You stop wasting energy on distractions and people who drain you. You become more serious about your future because deep down you know nobody will do it for you.
Sometimes I think people say “you can do anything” too casually.
The truth is, not everyone starts from the same place. Some people grow up with support, money, guidance, confidence. Others grow up trying to survive mentally before they even get the chance to dream properly.