The revision maze: You're caught in an exhausting cycle of revisions. Every time you think you're close to approval, there's another round of feedback, and it feels like you're running in place.
The weight of expectation: You're under pressure to succeed, not just for yourself, but for your family and future. The fear of failing after investing so much time and effort is overwhelming.
Isolation in academia: Working on your dissertation can feel like playing a game you don't know the rules to. You long for guidance from someone who truly understands the journey, the process, and can navigate you through it.
The balancing act: Juggling your dissertation, work, and personal life is a high-wire act. You're struggling to find enough hours in the day and feeling the strain on all fronts.