For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of working as a
nurse abroad. I wanted to provide for my family, explore new horizons, and make
my parents proud. But that dream felt impossibly far away when I repeatedly
faced the same crushing reality:
You didn’t pass the English test.Five times I tried, and five times I failed. Each result
felt like a punch to the gut—a reminder of how far I still had to go. I’d hear
stories of others passing on their first or second attempts, and it was hard
not to compare myself. What was I doing wrong? Was I even good enough for this?
But despite the disappointment, I couldn’t let go of my
dream. I’d wake up early to study before work, practicing speaking and writing
until I felt drained. I’d replay recordings of myself trying to sound fluent,
sometimes crying because it still didn’t feel perfect. But with every failed
attempt, I grew tougher and more determined.
On my sixth try, everything changed. I couldn't believe it
when I finally saw a B+ and one C+ next to my score. The struggle, sleepless
nights, and countless times I thought of quitting had all been worth it.
This is my story of failing five times but never giving up.
If you’ve ever felt like your dreams were slipping out of reach, I hope this
inspires you to keep going. Failure doesn’t mean the end; sometimes, it’s the
path to something greater.