Why am I so afraid of disappointing people?
Everyone expects me to score well.
My parents, my teachers, my friends.
The weight of their hopes sits on my shoulders.
I'm terrified of not meeting those expectations.
So I push myself harder every day.
But no matter how hard I work, I feel like it's not enough.
The anxiety is choking me.
I'm studying for them, not for myself.
Maybe their faith in me is meant to support me, not suffocate me.