Ever felt like you’re just running in place? Sweating profusely, gasping for breath, looking miserable, and fearing your heart might just call it quits?

I was always under the illusion that gripping tightly to everything meant more security. This pushed me to excel in every role — top student, reliable employee, dependable friend — I was all in, always.

About two weeks ago, I was out and about on my usual walk. I like to walk next to the river as it reminds me of the constant flow of things.

When I was about 9 or 10, I got lost in Greece after my mom sent me to buy some bread. The bread was bought but not really brought back.