There’s no pretty way to say this, 2025 was not a good year for me. It was a year filled with depression, isolation, and quiet battles that most people never saw. A year where I didn’t feel like myself. I didn’t want to socialize. I didn’t want to explain. I didn’t even want to pretend.

How did it all start?

I was tired. Tired emotionally. Tired mentally. Tired spiritually. Tired in ways sleep couldn’t fix. I found myself walking away from a job that was affecting my emotional well-being, even though it wasn’t an easy decision. At the same time, I was stepping into a brand-new role as a Project Manager, earning, adjusting, proving myself, while still trying to hold myself together.

What challenges did I face?

And on top of that? Life kept swinging. Family challenges. Financial pressure. It felt like the universe was throwing everything it had at me, and I was struggling to keep up. The weight of it all was suffocating, and I felt like I was drowning in a sea of responsibilities and expectations.

How did I cope?

But amidst the chaos, I found moments of clarity. I started prioritizing self-care, even if it meant saying no to things that drained me. I reached out to a therapist for support and guidance, and slowly but surely, I started to see a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.

I surrounded myself with people who lifted me up, who understood that I was going through a tough time and didn’t judge me for it. I allowed myself to be vulnerable, to share my struggles and fears, and in doing so, I found strength in my own vulnerability.

What did I learn?

Looking back, 2025 was a year of growth disguised as chaos. It forced me to confront my demons, to face my fears, and to rebuild myself from the ground up. It taught me resilience, patience, and the importance of self-compassion.

So, if you’re going through a tough time, know that you’re not alone. It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to ask for help. And most importantly, it’s okay to take care of yourself, even when the world feels like it’s falling apart.