Growing up is a journey filled with surprises, but there are so many things nobody tells you along the way. Like how life isn’t about figuring everything out—it’s about embracing uncertainty and learning as you go. Friendships evolve, failures are inevitable, and success often takes more persistence than talent.

They don’t warn you that adulting is less about freedom and more about responsibility, or that self-love is a skill you’ll spend a lifetime mastering.

Most importantly, nobody mentions how the smallest moments—like laughter with loved ones—often hold the greatest value.