Have you ever felt like the last puzzle piece in a big picture? That’s how it felt growing up as the youngest in my family. I didn’t always know exactly where I fit, but I could feel the pressure to complete the image without messing up what was already there. My parents weren’t super strict, as long as I didn’t fail in school or get into trouble, but being the “last card” made me extra aware of my choices. I wanted to believe in myself even if it wasn’t always easy.
As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
I’ve tried everything. I joined organizations, played music, did scouting, and even danced. Sometimes it felt like I was a jack of all trades and master of none, but each thing I tried gave me a little more of myself. Some days I felt proud, other days I felt like I was failing at everything, but I kept going because I wanted to find where I belonged. Adler was right when he said youngest children often feel pressure to catch up but also have the freedom to explore. I felt that in every new experience, learning not just skills but who I was and what I could handle. Even when self-doubt crept in, trying all these things showed me that I was capable of more than I thought.
Now that I’m in college, I see it all differently. Growing up as the youngest shaped me in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve learned independence and resilience, but honestly, confidence still doesn’t always come easy. I’m learning to trust myself, to accept that it’s okay not to have everything figured out, and that it’s normal to stumble along the way.
I’m learning that it’s okay to take my time and not have everything figured out. Hence, "Vienna" feels like a gentle reminder that life doesn’t have to be rushed, and it’s okay to grow slowly, in my own way.
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