I Want to Give Up: Finding Strength in Moments of Despair

Adefunke Adeniyi
2 min readOct 28, 2024

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The feeling of wanting to give up is a natural part of life, especially when the weight of life becomes really unbearable. It could be stress from work or personal struggles. All of these feelings can leave you drained and overwhelmed, but while all these can be happening, you might need to know that they are often opportunities for growth and reflection.

When we hit rock button, sometimes, the only thing that we believe at that moment is giving up. However, it is important to remember that struggles are not signs of failure, it only show that you're human.

Every single one of us are bound to face tough times at different points in our lives, and in these moments are where we find hidden strength we didn’t know that we had. Rather than seeing it as an opportunity to give up, it actually can be a signal to us that something in our lives needs to change, maybe how we choose to approach a problem or certain expectations we have placed in ourselves or the situation.

Taking a step to rest, reflect, and reframe out mindset is an important thing to do. Doing that can give us a better perspective to the situation. We all need help as humans, reach out for help if you need to.

Ultimately, the need to give up is a powerful reminder that we need to extend grace to ourselves too. Life's hardest moments can be painful, but they also help us find clarity, resilience, and a sense of purpose if we actually give ourselves time to heal and grow.

I also want to remind you that God sees you, He knows you, and He understands you. He will always come through for you.

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Adefunke Adeniyi
Adefunke Adeniyi

Written by Adefunke Adeniyi

I am a passionate writer and a media juggernaut. Join me as I navigate adulthood with humor and heart!

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