It can be hard when it seems like everywhere you look someone else is advancing in life and you’re just stuck.
It’s discouraging when you try your hardest but you can’t seem to catch a break while others are getting more and more ahead everyday.
Life isn’t a competition but it’s hard not to wonder, why not me?
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