Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m treading water—hard.
I keep telling myself to just hold on, just keep going. But some days, it feels like I’m falling behind faster than I can catch up.
One of the biggest things weighing on me right now is that I still haven’t posted the room I need to rent out. I know how important it is—financially, logistically—but emotionally, it’s just felt heavy. I can’t really explain why, but the idea of putting together a listing, coordinating with strangers, and opening up my space again has felt like…a lot. But I also know that the longer I wait, the deeper I sink financially.
I’m trying my best to hustle. Budgeting hard. Saying no to extra spending. Using grocery hauls and side hustles as lifelines. But the truth is—my state is all over the place. Mentally. Emotionally. Financially. And even when I know what to do, doing it feels like swimming upstream.
I don’t want to be stuck in shame or self-blame though. That’s an old habit I’m trying to leave behind. So instead, I’m trying to own where I messed up, and more importantly—work on fixing it. No one’s going to save me from this but me.
Some days I feel strong and focused. Other days, it’s hard to even open my banking app. But I’m here. I’m still trying. Still fighting for a better financial future, even when it feels far away.
If you’re in a season like this too, I see you. And I just want to say: trying is enough right now. Progress is messy. And staying afloat in a storm is still survival—and that counts.
More updates coming soon. Hopefully with that room rented.
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🖤 The Hidden Payoff
(A reminder to myself: the payoff might be hidden, but it’s still there.)
