I've come to understand something about my life that took me a while to name. I’ve never really had anyone pushing me forward. No constant encouragement. No one checking in to make sure I’m doing okay. Nobody reminding me to keep going when things feel overwhelming. Most of what I do, I do because I have to. I read because I know I need to pass my exams. Not because someone reminds me every day, but because I understand the consequences of not showing up for myself. JAMB. Post-UTME. One test after another, each one carrying my future. Not because someone sits with me or asks if I’ve studied, but because I understand the consequences of not doing it. When I was preparing for JAMB, there were days I read tired, confused, and afraid. Afraid of failing. Afraid of being stuck. Afraid of proving everyone right. There was no cheer squad, no steady reassurance. Just me, my books, and the pressure of knowing that this exam could change the direction of my life. I work for the same reason. Not because motivation magically finds me on good days, but because I want independence. Because I want to make money. Because I don’t want to always be waiting, depending, or hoping someone will come through for me. I work because my future depends on it. A lot of times, I feel overwhelmed. There are days when I feel like just shouting for no good reason, or crying for no tangible reason... To read the remaining, click here https://open.substack.com/pub/sweetaurora7008/p/what-it-means-to-keep-going-when?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=61lj4d