At 26, I Earn ₦120,000 and Feel Overwhelmed by the Cost of Building a Future

Whenever I think about what adulthood is expected to demand, I feel overwhelmed. I’m supposed to get married, find a stable job, raise children, pay rent and school fees, support my family and parents, and save for a business and retirement. I also feel pressure to buy things like a car to meet society’s expectations, all while trying not to lose my job. Sometimes, the weight of it makes me think about ending my life.

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