The Burden of Doubt

Every day, Ananya walked to school, carrying more than just her books.

She carried doubts in her heart. She worked hard, yet her results never matched her

effort. Others moved ahead. She stayed quiet in the background. Slowly,

a thought began to grow: 'Maybe I am not good enough.' One evening,

Ananya stared at her notebook. Her eyes were tired, her mind heavy.

Then she looked at her hands. They were sore, not from weakness. But from trying

again and again. In that moment, she understood something important. She had not

given up. Even when it hurt. Even when no one praised her.