What if I'm an adult but don't feel like one?
Being an adult doesn’t come with a clear script. Unlike childhood or adolescence, there are no well-defined stages or someone constantly telling us what the next step is. Some people have already moved out, pay their own bills, make important decisions… and still feel like they’re just improvising, pretending to be a version of themselves they haven’t quite mastered yet. It’s a strange feeling – and more common than it seems. We often confuse adulthood with stability, certainty, or some supposed manual on how to handle everything. But in reality, there are adults with decades of experience who still wonder if they’re on the right path. Age alone doesn’t bring a sense of readiness. The truth is, today we’re faced with more demands than ever. We’re expected to know how to manage money, build a career, take care of our mental health, maintain relationships, pursue personal goals… all while the world changes at breakneck speed. The pressure grows even more when we ope...
