I have nothing to be proud of, but I am still living today

Yesterday, I made a post like this.

I received more reactions to this post than I expected,
and I also received many warm replies.
(I am quite surprised myself)

Thank you so much.
It made me very happy.

Recently, when I look at various social media platforms like X, Instagram, and Threads,
I see many women of my generation
shining brightly.

People who worked hard in the past,
people who are still active on the front lines,
people who are applying their past careers to the present,
and people who are currently shining as they pursue their dreams.

And as for me...?

I have never had a job that allowed me to acquire knowledge or skills
that I could be proud of to others,

my family life is a bit of a mess,

and I am in a state where I cannot work like I used to because I ruined my physical and mental health.

I guess I am not shining.

But then, I suddenly realized!

I am not good at socializing,
and I am not skillful either,
but I have lived my life as hard as I could.

There were times when I felt like giving up on life,
but the fact that I am here living now is proof that I did my best.

From here on out,
there are still things I have to work hard at,
but I am sure this will work out somehow too.

I will lift my head,
hold my head high,
and live tomorrow as well.