That one day,

she’ll start overthinking everything,

questioning herself,

and carrying responsibilities she never imagined.

Nobody tells her how painful it feels

to outgrow people she once loved.

How exhausting it is

trying to become successful

while still healing emotionally.

Nobody talks enough about the pressure,

the comparisons,

the silent crying,

or the fear of not becoming enough.

Growing up teaches young ladies

how to smile through stress,

fight silent battles,

and keep going even when they feel tired inside.

And somehow,

through all the chaos,

she still finds the strength to rise again.