What does it mean to grow up?
How do i plan for a future i never imagined living for?
What does it mean to grow up?
I thought I would have things figured out by now
But everyday I'm learning something new
Like what is a Roth IRA and how do I invest
Why do I need to have these things to retire?
I never planned on living past 30
While I was living in the moment
My past was consuming my future
Until I hit a wall I could no longer climb
And sat down to die
Despite everything I survived
Trying to fight another day
Now I’m fighting for a future
I have no idea how to make work
Learning to manage my emotions has been a far more daunting task
Than managing my money
Stocks give me anxiety
And fear doesn’t like growing older
Yet here I am
Still trying to figure out
How to grow old with grace
Or how to pave the path for a different future
Does anyone know what it means to grow up?
About the Creator
Matthew Mccahey
I want to use stories and life experiences to allow others to be open about their own.
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