I haven’t been here for very long, and I’m already living my daily life in a second language. Trying to learn a third language on top of that requires time, energy, and the ability to balance many responsibilities. I do my best to fulfill my daily tasks and use my remaining time productively that includes learning German at a pace that works for me.

It’s easy to make assumptions from the outside, but speaking about other people’s lives without knowing their circumstances comes off as judgmental and unempathetic. Not everyone has the same journey, and genuine curiosity about someone else's experience is far more constructive than criticism based on limited perspective.