Beginning of a New Era

Are You Ready For It?

Some years don’t just pass by — they change you.

2025 was one of those years for me.

It came with unexpected turns, both good and painful, and somehow managed to hold lessons I didn’t know I needed. Through it all, I became more educated about mental health — not just from books or conversations, but from living it. From surviving it.

I learned that not everyone who walks beside you is meant to stay. Some people only see what they can take, not who you are. Realizing that was heartbreaking. It took time, distance, and a lot of quiet reflection to finally see the truth. Losing people you once trusted hurts deeply, especially when the lesson comes wrapped in sadness. But even pain can be a teacher.

There were days when I prayed simply to understand my purpose. Days when my world felt small — staying at home, managing daily pain, pushing through simple tasks that felt overwhelming. I didn’t know how my life would turn out, and honestly, there were moments when the future felt like a blur. But deep down, I held onto one belief: that one day, it would all be worth it. Every sacrifice. Every tear. Every up and down.

In my early twenties, a neurologist told me to put my studies on hold. In that moment, it felt like every dream I had built for myself collapsed. I grieved the life I thought I was supposed to live. I questioned everything — my strength, my direction, my worth. But now, with time and perspective, I see something different.

I thank God for every rocky road I was led down. He knew what I couldn’t yet understand. Even when I couldn’t make sense of the pain, there was a purpose unfolding quietly in the background. Sometimes clarity doesn’t come immediately — it comes after endurance.

During the darkest chapter of my life, when my light started to fade, I met someone who reminded me what genuine kindness looks like. A friend who showed up not out of obligation, but out of care. She listened — truly listened — because she has a heart of gold. In my worst five years, she stood by me, and that kind of presence changes a person forever.

She was the one who told me something that stayed with me:

“You would make an excellent psychologist.”

At first, it felt impossible. The field is competitive. The path is demanding. And doubt has a loud voice when you’ve already been knocked down by life. But she believed in me when I struggled to believe in myself. She encouraged me to try — not to be perfect, but to be brave.

And today, I finally get to say it:

I got accepted.

Those words carry more weight than anyone might realize. They represent resilience. Healing. Faith. They represent the version of me that kept going even when giving up felt easier.

All I ask now is for prayers, motivation, and strength to keep myself healthy — mentally, emotionally, and physically. I know the journey ahead won’t be easy, but I also know I am no longer walking blindly. I’m walking with purpose.

This is the beginning of a new era.

One built on lessons learned, pain transformed, and hope reborn.

And this time, I believe in what’s coming.

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