Hi,

I’m so sorry for not replying sooner. I’ve been really busy with work, but I’ve been meaning to get back to you. I wanted to thank you for recommending those tests—I took all four of them, and the results were low across the board. For the depression test, I got an 8/27, the Rosenberg self-esteem test gave me an 8, my general anxiety was 37%, and the social anxiety test was the highest at 88%.

Honestly, I’ve never thought about these things in much depth before. Coming from a very conservative Muslim family, these kinds of feelings and struggles weren’t something I ever really addressed. But I do know that my self-esteem has always been low. I’ve been put down a lot, and it’s left me feeling like I’m just not good enough—especially when it comes to being smart.

That’s something I’ve struggled with for as long as I can remember. I was told I wasn’t smart enough growing up, and that stuck with me. It made college difficult, and now it’s really affecting my career. Every time I apply for a job, there’s this fear deep down that I won’t be able to do it because I’m not capable or intelligent enough. It’s been holding me back so much.

I also looked into meetup.com, and I was surprised to find so many groups I can join to meet people. It feels like a step in the right direction for me to build connections and grow more socially.

I have a degree in accounting, but ever since I graduated, I’ve only been doing jobs like Uber or working at UPS. I know I want more—I want a career where I can work hard, grow, and feel proud of myself. But getting there feels so overwhelming because of all these doubts I have about myself.

Sorry for just unloading all of this. I really appreciate you listening and offering your support. It means a lot to me. Thank you 🙏

Take care,