
Why Do I Still Feel So Alone in This?
Dear Ruchi, I’ve been in business for a while now, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come—but honestly? It still feels really lonely sometimes. I’m the one making the decisions, handling the money, carrying the pressure. My friends don’t really get it. My partner tries to be supportive, but they don’t understand the weight I carry. I thought that once I hit a certain income or client load, it would feel easier—but in some ways, it feels heavier. Is it supposed to feel this isolating? Or am I doing something wrong?