Young adults finding their way support in Iran 🇮🇷

“When I was in the thick of it, I thought everyone else had it figured out and I was the only one stuck. They don't. They're just better at pretending. Start with one small thing: a shower, a walk, one application. Not because it fixes everything, but because it stops the gap from growing. And ask for help with the money stuff early. The debt people are not scary, they're just people with a spreadsheet. You're not a failure for needing a while. You're just early in the story.”

“Reading this late at night? I've been there. In 2023, that was me. The worst part: every entry job wants experience. I wake up most days without that dread. It comes back slowly, like feeling in your fingers after the cold. x”

“For anyone new to this: I was right where you are two years ago. Graduated two years ago and nothing. That was my life. I picked up the guitar again. Be gentle with yourself.”

“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.”