When Exams Break You But You Can’t Break Back

Today, I wrote an exam, and honestly... it didn’t go well. I’m already exhausted, and I'm not even done yet. The weight of all the exams ahead and the results of the ones I've wrote feels like it’s crushing me. Sometimes I feel like giving up, just letting it all go. as if I can. But deep down, I know I don’t have that choice. The pressure is real. The fatigue is real. And yet, I have to keep pushing, keep showing up, keep trying. Low-key I feel like I'm holding on to false hope because it's been a while since I left the exam hall happy and the last time I did, the results were awful. It’s hard to hold on when everything inside wants to let go. But maybe that’s what makes us stronger, fighting even when we’re broken. I'm still trying to encourage myself to believe this. If you’re in the same boat, know that you’re not alone. We’re all just trying to survive this storm.