The Illusion of “Behind”

 You scroll through your feed and see everyone else’s “arrival.”
Engagement photos. Promotions. New homes. Finished books. Big moments.
And something inside whispers:
“I should be further along by now.”

It’s not just comparison—it’s grief.
Grief for where you thought you’d be.
Grief for the invisible timeline you’ve been measuring yourself against.

But here’s what’s true:
There is no universal calendar for becoming.

Your story is unfolding—not failing.

Some chapters are quiet. Some are slow. Some are foundational.
And none of them mean you’re behind.

You’ve been taught that progress is linear, visible, and fast.
But healing is not linear. Becoming is not fast.
And worth is not measured by age or milestones.

Ask yourself:

• Whose timeline have I been living by?
  

• What am I afraid it means about me to be “behind”?
  

• What if this moment is preparing me—not punishing me?
  

You are not late.
You are becoming—and becoming takes time.

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