For many years, my life felt like it was permanently stuck behind a closed door. I had dreams like everyone else, but every time I tried to move forward, something pushed me back.
My journey through education was full of interruptions and uncertainty.
I lacked support in every sense—financially, emotionally, and socially. While others focused on studying and planning their futures, I worried about fees, basic needs, and whether I would even complete the next stage.
The delays were humiliating. I watched my age mates progress smoothly while I remained stuck, explaining the same story year after year.
Some completed their studies and moved on to careers, while I struggled just to stay enrolled.
Each delay felt like a public reminder that I was falling behind in life. The shame grew heavier every time someone asked, “So, what are you doing now?”…CONTINUE READING