Not really. A year ago, I thought my life would look more impressive, more “together” from the outside. I assumed I’d be closer to the milestones everyone seems to post about, with fewer questions and more certainty.
What I didn’t expect was how much social media would distort that picture. It’s easy to feel behind when you’re constantly comparing your real life to someone else’s highlight reel. But when I look past the noise, I can see growth in ways I never planned for. I know I’ll get there eventually, it just might not be as fast as some of my peers. My life isn’t what I pictured. It’s messier, slower, and more uncertain. But it’s also more honest, and that counts for something.
-LifeInYour20s
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