25 was a rough age for me, but a lot of the pain I'd say came from not having a sense at all of what I wanted to do in life. It hit like a ton of bricks. 26, though, was a lot better for me. Truthfully, ever since I've found writing I feel as though the aging process has been a lot more graceful and easier for me to accept. At 27 now, I feel younger than I did a couple years ago in many regards. It takes people ages to discover what they love. It's amazing you could start building a name for yourself on here before even your 25th birthday. Beautiful reflection, and deeply relatable, Kendalin! And happy birthday!!