As a final-year secondary school student, I, Tomi, felt uncertain about my future. Unlike my peers, who were eagerly counting down the days to university, I wasn't thrilled about finishing school. My problem wasn't a lack of ambition, but rather the crippling self-doubt that had taken hold of me. In my heart, I'd always dreamed of working in a hospital, surrounded by the hum of life-saving machines and the gentle care of dedicated professionals. But fear of ridicule and judgment kept me silent, locked away in a shell of uncertainty.
My classmates would often tease me, calling me 'No Future Ambition' behind my back. I tried to brush it off, but the words stung. I knew I wasn't the brightest student, nor was I struggling; I was simply a girl yet to discover her potential.