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Life’s problems sometimes come like a never-ending wave—one isn’t over before another arrives. When everything piles up at once, the first instinct is to break down, to cry, to feel like maybe God isn’t even watching. And when the problems involve loved ones’ health, responsibilities, emotional turmoil, and societal pressure, it becomes even more overwhelming.
This happened to me recently. My father’s health is deteriorating, and despite changing doctors, we still don’t have a diagnosis. Ever since my mother’s passing, his condition has been a constant worry. Whenever he sleeps, I check if he’s still breathing. Seeing him suffer brings tears to my eyes. On top of that, I have to manage the entire household, and my exams are lined up one after another.
When I called my sister to share my emotional struggles, I found out that my nephew had met with a severe accident. She was already anxious, and since my father and I are her only support, I, too, became deeply worried, momentarily forgetting my own problems. Then, I decided to call my Mami, thinking she might be stronger in such situations. But she had fractured her hand in her sleep, lost consciousness, and now couldn’t even move it. She refused private treatment due to financial concerns.
After hearing all this, I sat and cried alone. The weight of responsibilities felt crushing. My father told me that everything now depends on me, that I have to take care of everyone. At the same time, there is constant pressure on me to get married because I am “alone,” and people keep reminding me that even my juniors are married now. My father himself is worried about me, saying he can’t sleep properly because he doesn’t want to leave me alone.
Sometimes, I feel like God isn’t even watching us. But somehow, I gather the courage to remind myself that this too shall pass. Life doesn’t stay the same forever. Instead of focusing on things I can’t control, I try to shift my focus to what I can do in the present moment.
So, what do I do when problems pile up one after another, making life stressful?
- I allow myself to break down – Crying is natural, and suppressing emotions doesn’t help.
- I take one step at a time – Handling everything at once isn’t possible, but taking small steps is.
- I focus on what’s in my control – My father’s health, my sister’s worries, my Mami’s situation—these aren’t entirely in my hands, but managing my responsibilities and my mindset is.
- I remind myself that no phase is permanent – Even the hardest times pass. If I keep moving forward, things will eventually fall into place.
Life doesn’t pause, and neither do problems. But no matter how overwhelming things get, this time, too, will pass.
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