Young adults finding their way support in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴

“I think If you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy. The first few months were the worst of my life. But I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad. I said yes to every invite for a month, even when I didn't want to. Glad I did. Go slowly.”

“You don't have to have it all figured out by 25 or 30. I'm 30 and still don't. What helped me was finding one thing that was mine, like the gym before sunrise. It's not a fix but it's a start. And talk to someone, anyone. Even the dog. It sounds silly but saying things out loud makes them less scary. You're not the only one who feels behind.”

“If you're at the start of this, I won't pretend it's easy. The first few months were the worst of my life. But I'm writing this from the other side, and some days now I forget to be sad. I volunteered two mornings a week and it gave me a reason to get dressed. Go slowly. God willing it gets easier.”

“To whoever's starting out in this mess: you're not lazy. The job market's a joke, and raising kids is work. Keep applying, but also find something that makes you feel like you. For me it's the chickens and sunsets. It won't fix everything, but it helps.”