I'm like a week and a half late for this, but whatever. I somehow made it to 28. I've kept quiet about my personal life, including to friends and family, but I legit doubted I was gonna make it at a few points. I work a shitty, soul-crushing public sector job, and the constant stress and degradation got to me. My physical health took a major dive and I fell into a bad depression. I've been working to claw my way out of it over the past few months, and I made a promise to myself to get out of this job and into a better place in my life before I turn 29. I can quit in May, and I'm making plans for the next stage in my life. I just need to make it till then, and keep my focus.