For many years, my life revolved around fear and uncertainty. Every morning I woke up wondering how I would survive the day, and every night I went to bed with my chest heavy from worry. Rent deadlines loomed constantly, bills multiplied as if by magic, and basic needs became a daily struggle. Even the simplest meal felt like a luxury I could no longer guarantee. Life had become a cycle of fearβwake up, stress, struggle, survive, repeat.
The emotional toll was immense. I watched friends and colleagues plan their futures, take trips, and enjoy simple pleasures while I counted coins and prayed for a little stability. Invitations to gatherings and celebrations filled me with anxiety rather than joy because I had nothing to contribute. I was trapped in a silent, ongoing panic that no one seemed to notice, and I began to feel invisible in a world that moved without me.…CONTINUE READING