Dear Diary: I Feel Lost
Hi, today I want to talk about what I’ve been feeling recently. Lately, I feel so scared—scared of everything. I don’t know the reason, but every time I wake up, walk, eat, study, or sleep, the fear is always there. I have no idea why. I keep mumbling, “Oh Allah, please protect me.” I’m scared. I’m scared. I’m scared. I don’t know what else to write here anymore, but I just feel so afraid. Maybe it’s because I feel lost. I feel so lost in the middle of all this harmony. Maybe it’s because I miss my parents so much. I miss my friends too. It’s been a long time since I met my parents, and just thinking about it makes my chest feel tight. Sometimes I see my roommate calling their family every night, while I can’t even remember the last time I called mine. Their relationship is so sweet, and I feel like I can’t do that. Even though my new friends here are kind and always make me laugh, it’s not the same as being with my old friends. I realize my personality with them is tota...
