Feeling Small Again...

I'm this new law student, trying so hard to fit in with the crowd here. I’ve been struggling a bit with my first-year work and deadlines, but today felt like too much... I woke up late and missed an important class meeting where they review key cases. My mentor was pretty clear about how crucial these sessions are for understanding the course material. Yet there I was, making excuses instead of owning up to it. After lunch, as I tried to study alone in my room, I couldn’t help but feel... small. Like a child who’s disappointed their parents yet again. It's not just about failing; it’s more about disappointing myself and those around me. Missing the meeting felt like skipping out on something important when I was younger, only now there are no second chances or patience to make up for it. The thought of it makes my stomach churn...