Failed to Become a Proper Adult
I expected that by the age of 30, I would have savings, a tidy room, and be an emotionally stable adult. In this episode, I discuss the conflict of struggling with the gap between my ideal self and reality, and the guilt that comes from constantly blaming myself.
Are you blaming yourself for not becoming a proper adult?
The ideal image I once envisioned has somehow become like a ghost haunting and constraining me. Relying on my parents or experiencing emotional instability—I put it all on trial as being "disqualified as an adult." The pain of that is much deeper than I ever imagined.
Relying on others is never synonymous with failure.
When the small details of daily life don't go as planned, asking for help might feel shameful. However, reaching out to others for support might actually be a testament to living life properly. From here, we explore a specific mindset on how to face the version of yourself you expected to be.
The conversation goes even deeper, so please listen to the full episode.
Here are some tips for picking yourself up piece by piece, rather than punishing yourself for not being perfect. In the middle of the episode, the personality shares a specific message that brings to light both the difficulty and the importance of accepting who you are right now. If this resonates with you, please be sure to listen to the full episode.
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