Last year, I had settled down in my new home and joined a new school for the first time in my life. It was overwhelming. I had met several people, yet I didn’t make any real friends. I am still in contact with my best friends from my old place, who have always been there for me whenever I am down. But being in a new environment amidst the pandemic was challenging, I had to rely on myself. Although I knew I needed to be positive and make the most of my new life; joining a new school, living somewhere different – I couldn’t help but feel disconnected by it all. I began suffering from depression for a long time and started to get anxious of days going by. I became desperate to find a way out this tiring and bleak cycle.
After many months, I decided to actively go out into my neighbourhood, join a club to make friends rather than just waiting for a miracle. Taking that step out of my comfort zone was scary, yet empowering. I felt so grateful to have met so many wonderful people. That feeling of autonomy, knowing I can try my best to transform whatever bleak situation I may be in, was motivating. From desperation to happiness, I understood that I can turn things around. That it doesn’t have to be so scary, and these challenges made me a stronger person.
Anonymous – Reposted from youthof2020stories on Instagram, a humansof2020 initiative
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