When You Don’t Want to Give Up, But Don’t Know Where to Go


Age 21: Feeling Left Behind, But Still Wanting to Walk

There are things we can’t easily explain—like the anxiety that comes when you wake up, even though there’s nothing actually wrong. Or like the heavy silence of being 21, where everyone seems to know where their lives are headed, except me.

I’m in my 6th semester now. This should be the phase where I start to plan more definite steps. But what I feel is the opposite—confusion, emptiness, and questions that keep bouncing around in my head:

"Will I ever get there?"

"Am I good enough to make my family proud?"

"What will I be?"

I Don't Want to Give Up, But I Don't Know Where to Go

It’s not about not having dreams. I do. But the path to them seems blurry. I’m still trying, still trying to keep going, but it often feels like walking in a thick fog. I know I’m not alone, but it still feels lonely.

There are nights where I ponder for too long, wondering if all this struggle will ever pay off. It feels like standing in the middle of a fork in the road, but there’s no signpost. While other people have gone far—gotten jobs, married, earned money, or even traveled everywhere.

I’m still here. Asking. Waiting. Trying.

The Dream I Want to Pursue, But Is Still Far Away

Sometimes I feel small. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to be big. I just don’t know how yet. I want to make my family proud. I want to change my destiny. I want to be the best version of myself—but the road is long, and I don’t know where to start.

But even so, I don’t want to give up.

This Writing, For Those Of You Who May Feel The Same

Maybe you who are reading this have felt like me. Confused, afraid of being left behind, anxious about the future. If so, I want to say one thing:

We are not too late. We are just walking at different speeds.

And it's okay not to know the direction, as long as we don't stop walking. Not everyone has to know their purpose in life at 21. Sometimes, the process of searching is what shapes us.

Conclusion: I'm Still Here, But I Still Want to Walk

This article is not a conclusion, nor an answer. This is just a short note from someone who is still in the process. If you are feeling the same way, hopefully this article will make you feel a little more understood. We are not alone.

We can take it slow. As long as we keep going.

 

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