Once an Innocent Soul🫂
When I was a kid, I couldn’t wait to turn 19. Because growing up, I thought being 19 years old would be fun. No afternoon naps, no scolding, just freedom. I was once a child who wished to grow up twice my age because I thought it would be cool, enjoyable, and the best time of my life. I kept wishing to be the same age as other people, but little did I know that behind those smiles were exhaustion, regrets, disappointment, endless worries, tears, heartbreaks, and pain. Now that I’m older, I’ve realized how heavy adulthood can be mentally and emotionally. There are days when responsibilities, expectations, and overthinking make it hard to breathe. That’s when I miss being my 7-year-old self the child who danced freely in front of everyone without caring what others thought. Maybe, in another universe, I’m still that little girl, cherishing her childhood without wishing to grow up too fast. But in this universe, I’m learning to take care of my mental health by slowing down, finding joy in simple things, and reminding myself that it’s okay to rest.🫂❤️🩹
- childhood
- memories
- nostalgia