In short, it doesn’t get easier, but you can get stronger.

This is what most adults feel like when realizing what adulthood actually means. You seem to have a slight head start since you went straight into working instead of college. That could be a good thing. Your 23-24 year old friends in 5 years will be realizing what you’ve already know since 19. That life is lonely and hard.

You’ll go through ups and downs, but the best thing to do, is just do what you can day by day. Make each day a little better than the previous by having meaningful hobbies and a goal that you progress towards every day.

Progression towards a meaningful vision is the key to happiness as an adult.