It's not your fault you were not able to advance in life at the same pace as your peers. You were in survival mode.

While others were growing and progressing, you were focused on simply making it through each day. Now, you look around and see people far along their journeys, seemingly ahead in life. But always remember, It’s not that you’re lacking or incapable. Your brain was doing everything in it's power to keep you alive. While everybody was building, you were barely surviving.

your circumstances demanded you prioritize making it through each day over progress. Now, as everybody else moves forward, your life is just beginning. You’re starting from scratch.

This is not a reflection of failure, but rather a testament to your resilience. None of this is your fault.

And for those yet to overcome this phase, You'll get there eventually. We'll be alright 🖤

Survival mode: An intensified form of depression where basic functioning feels impossible, and life revolves around mere existence, with exhaustion, isolation, lack of identity and hopelessness dominating daily life.