Adulting is hard. And honestly? Sometimes it sucks. Like, deep sigh, throw-my-keys-on-the-floor, scream-into-a-pillow kind of sucks.
I’m 36 — technically still a “young adult” (whatever that means).But I still can’t believe I am an adult.
Like… when did kids start calling me “Aunty”?! Excuse me?! When did I start looking like one? 😭
We’re all just out here pretending we have unlimited monthly allowances. But spoiler alert: we don’t.
Because apparently, I’m “responsible” and “disciplined” now.
LMAO.
Who decided that?
A Snapshot of My So-Called “Responsible” Life:
- I’ve got a 9–5 that I love… and hate.
- I bought a car. A brand new car. (Thank you, Jesus 🙌🏽)
- I bought a ground-floor flat — because independence matters.
- I have a bunch of fake friends (yup, we’re going there).
- And yes… I go to therapy.
That last one? That’s when I officially earned my Full-Time Adult badge. Welcome to the club. We cry, laugh, and overthink everything.
Some days I’m thriving. Other days I just want someone to bring me juice and tell me I’m doing great.
But here I am — showing up. Doing the thing.
One responsible choice at a time.
The Hysterectomy No One Talks About
Oh, and did I mention I’m five weeks post–subtotal abdominal hysterectomy?
Yeah. Fibroids. Freaking fibroids. They’re so common, and yet no one talks about it.
The pain, the fatigue, the swollen belly, the fear.
It’s like this taboo topic women carry silently. And honestly? I’m tired of that.
I mean… fuuuuuuck.
But God…
God saved me.
Yes, I swore and said “God” in the same breath. Believe me — He gets me.
DIY and Other Adulting Therapies
I love DIY and decorating my house. Sometimes adulting is therapeutic.
Until, of course, I run out of money and end up stressed again. 🙃
Also? Adulting is having your ex tell you she had a mental breakdown…and realized you were the only person who ever truly cared.
Like…WTF EVEN.
This isn’t a guide. Or a manifesto.
It’s just me — finally saying something I never said out loud before.
💬 Your Turn:
What’s one thing you’ve never said out loud about adulting?
Drop it in the comments or DM me. Let’s normalize the chaos, the breakthroughs, the therapy, the hormones, the DIY spirals, and all the “WTFs” in between. ✨
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