At the age of 20, life is at a strange crossroads. Childhood is neither completely over nor is wisdom fully established.
The dreams are big, but the path is unclear. At the same age, a boy sat in his small room, contemplating the future.
Family expectations, pressure of studies and some unfulfilled dreams were revolving in his mind.
As college began, the world around me changed. Friends talked about relationships, dating, and love. Many people said that if I didn't fall in love at this age, my college life would be incomplete.
Gradually, he began to believe this to be true. He felt that perhaps being with someone was the biggest reason for happiness.
After a while, he became close to a girl. At first, everything seemed wonderful: hours of talking, small promises, and dreams of the future.
But gradually, he felt his focus drift away from his studies and his goals. Sleepless nights became less frequent, and his mind was constantly in a state of confusion.
That's when he realized for the first time that the age between 20 and 25 is probably the time to build life, not to lose oneself.
Time slowly passed. My second year of college had begun, but my mind wasn't the same. What used to be my focus on studies and dreams was now constantly entangled in emotions and relationships.
Many times it seemed that everything was fine, but a strange uneasiness started growing inside.
When we sat with friends, everyone would talk about their relationships. Social media was also filled with love, couples, and romantic posts. Seeing all this, it sometimes felt like true happiness.
But gradually the truth started coming out.
His academic results weren't as good as before. His family's expectations were slowly turning into pressure. There were many nights when he would sit alone and wonder where his life was headed.
Then one day, he suddenly realized that he had put very little effort into his dreams over the past two years. The time that should have been spent improving himself was mostly spent in emotions and confusion.
That night, for the first time, he asked himself a real question—would this path lead him to the life he had once dreamed of?
That question kept him up all night. In the silence of the room, he thought about his decisions over the past few years. He began to remember when he started college,
How clear were his dreams then – to study well, help his family and give a right direction to his life by the age of 25.
But gradually, emotions and relationships distracted him. He realized that love isn't wrong, but the right timing matters. If a person doesn't strengthen themselves at that age, When he has the most energy and time, he may regret it later.
As the first light of dawn entered his room, a new resolution was born. He decided to take charge of himself again. He would focus on his studies, his goals, and his dreams.
This decision was not easy, but he had understood that the age of 20 to 25 years is the foundation of life.
This is where the first chapter of his life ended… and a new beginning awaited him.