Hadia's Diary

  E ver found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 AM, wondering if you’re not enough?   Or questioning if you’re not worthy or perhaps just a bad person? It’s a haunting feeling, isn’t it? The emptiness and sadness that seem to follow you around like shadows. Is this just a part of the mid-20s life phase, or is it something deeper? I’m at a point where I expect so much from the people around me, hoping they’ll understand my struggles and insecurities. But then reality slaps me in the face — they don’t understand, and maybe they don’t want to. Ever happened to you? You’re in the middle of the day, juggling office work, giving it your all, yet still being told you did something wrong. It’s like no matter how hard you try, it’s never enough. Have you ever felt that way? This phase of life is all about betrayals, letting go, and facing the harsh truth that people we thought we could rely on, we can’t. It’s a never-ending series of disappointments. We build up hope, only for it to...

  Have you ever been told you’re strong when inside you feel like crumbling? It’s like wearing a mask, hiding the pain and pretending everything’s okay, even when it’s not… T he question, “Are you okay?” can feel like a spotlight on your deepest struggles. Sometimes, we say “yes” because it’s easier than admitting the truth — that we’re hurting inside. We fear that if we open up, our friends or family might not understand. They might laugh it off or wonder why we’re not as happy as they think we should be. Remember that scene from  Friends  when Ross said, “That sandwich was the only good thing in my life, and someone ate the only good thing in my life”? Everyone’s reaction to his honesty shows how real emotions can be misunderstood or brushed aside. It’s tough. We want to express how we feel, but we fear being judged or dismissed. We’re expected to be strong, to hide our sadness or frustrations behind a smile. But here’s the thing — being emotionally strong shouldn’t mea...

  Happiness is a Myth! Happiness. It’s a word that c arries so many promises. We’re told from a young age that happiness is the ultimate goal in life. But what happens when we spend our lives chasing this dream, only to find it remains just out of reach? For many, happiness feels like a mirage in a desert. We see it in the distance, shining and promising relief, but no matter how far we travel or how hard we try, it always slips away as we get closer. We think we’ll find happiness in reaching our goals, getting more money, or hitting certain life milestones. But once we achieve those things, the happiness is short-lived, and we’re left searching for the next thing that might finally bring us joy. One of the most disappointing realizations is that happiness, as we imagine it, may not exist. We live in a world that constantly tells us to be happy, to find joy in every moment, to live our best lives. But this endless pursuit often leaves us feeling more empty than fulfilled. The press...