I’m 29, and honestly, I feel like a failure most days. I still live with my parents, have no close friends, and feel completely disconnected from everyone around me. I’ve tried to build a life — find a decent job, meet people, start fresh — but every time I try, it falls apart.
I used to love music, movies, and little things that made the days easier, but lately, nothing feels good anymore. I feel stuck watching everyone else move forward while I’m standing still, wondering what’s wrong with me.
There are nights when my thoughts scare me — when I wonder if things will ever change, or if this is all there is. But deep down, I know I don’t really want it to end. I just want this pain to stop.
— Emily, 29, Toronto, ON
