34-Year-Old American: "I Don't Have Any Dreams Left."
How are we supposed to dream when every avenue feels impossible?
For 16 years, I’ve been an adult in America, and for 16 years, adulthood has been an exercise in letting my dreams go.
Taking a gap year between high school and college.
Studying abroad.
Completing an unpaid internship.
Continuing my education and getting a doctorate degree (my biggest dream).
Living abroad for a few years.
Living on my own.
Having a fa…
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