We are born as babies, but don't remain that forever. There has to be growth; from infantry to the adult stage. While the growth is characterised by biological factors and views, more counts for an individual’s growth beyond that. It brings about development in the mind and reasoning, and when such sets in, you can be certain that the person wants to be an adult.
Yes, they want to be an adult or take up the responsibilities of adulthood. Especially in my part of the world, you don't need to be told that this is something to be done. Children who were supposed to be children grew faster into adulthood; not biologically but mentally and responsibility-wise, all because it was necessary for survival and for livelihood.
Normally, a sense of responsibility could push a child into some actions that define adulthood. Some could be the desire to be independent of the parents. This has led many young people to seek to be on their own. You know, there could be this little friction that happens to come up every little time. Most especially, when you have grown into an adult.
For some, it could be about having their space and doing their thing with little or no interference. I found myself desiring such at some point. It was a long time coming. Such a reason was part of why I desired to school somewhere not close to home. Yes, I did school not close to my home which hindered or discouraged me from coming home regularly.
From that time till now; as a graduate, the push and the desire to be on my own have been on. Will I say it has been easy? That would be a dishonest statement yes. Once again, in my part of the world, it is never an easy ride, talk more of trying to be on your own. I know it comes with some positive perks like your freedom, privacy and minimal or no interference, but there are times or days that it would feel like a wrong decision.
Wrong decision or not, I consider it a necessary move to make. Something I know is that, you can never run from the battle you are supposed to face. It is either you go to it or it comes to you. Need I also say how it is a battle to be an adult in this world, or my part of it specifically? The reality is that, it isn't going smoothly. But of course, did I expect it to be smooth or a bed of roses? No.
I have learnt lessons from others' lives and experiences to know that it won't be an easy ride. Life generally reveals this. However, it is a journey that is necessary. I consider it something to do, and the earlier the better. I must admit though that there are times when help came from home and close ones when it seems necessary. I'm grateful for moments like that.
Even in this journey of stepping out and being on my own, rushing into adulthood, it has not been without the help of others. That is worthy of mention. While we try to embrace adulthood and take responsibilities for ourselves, it should not override the need for the helping hands of others when it is necessary. It is part of becoming an adult.
Well, it has not been an easy journey into adulthood. Considering we wanted to enter it so fast. Difficult? Yes, but it does not cancel out the excitement of being on my own.
Images are mine.
The most important thing is that, we keep learning and keep striving towards becoming better from past experiences. It ain't easy but we aren't weak either.
Your first image background looks familiar 😃
Yeah bro, that's it. We can't give up, it's a necessary journey.
Of course, you know the background 😄
Yes definitely growth is constant, and sometimes we learn from what others go through, nice write-up 👍
It's certainly constant. We learn from their experiences indeed.
Thank you for stopping by.
Nice write up sir, have learnt lesson from other people experience.
That's it. The experiences of others should teach us lessons.
Thank you.