Anonymous

Photography by Alex Gogo

If you’re reading this, take a deep breath.

Life can often feel like a tug-of-war, can't it? You’ve got expectations pulling one way and reality pulling another. Sometimes, you might find yourself caught between who you really are and who you think you should be. But let’s get one thing straight: you are enough, just as you are.

There will be days when that feels hard to believe. Days when everything feels heavy, and maybe today is one of those days. If you're feeling lost, please remember this: you are not alone. Even when it seems like no one notices you, hears your concerns, or understands your struggles, you matter. The world is simply better because you’re in it.

I really hope you can allow yourself some time to rest, and I don’t just mean physically. Emotional rest is just as important. It’s perfectly fine to hit the pause button. You don’t have to have all the answers, and you certainly don’t have to be perfect. It’s okay to be human and to let things be messy sometimes.

I understand that there are moments where it seems like darkness will never fade. But light has a way of sneaking in, even through the tiniest cracks. Even on days when you struggle to see it, hope is there. Even when love feels distant, it’s still surrounding you. And even when your mind tries to convince you otherwise, remember — there’s a future out there waiting just for you.

You are loved more than you realize, and your story is still unfolding. You are definitely not alone.

Anonymous, New York University

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