The walk that changes everything

While working at MMK College, I was asked to contribute an article for the college magazine. This was my first thought — it’s just a small walk. But such a difficult one. And yet, such a powerful one.

It is just a short walk. From the classroom to the counselling room. Nothing extraordinary about it — at least on the outside.

But for many students, this is one of the hardest walks they will ever take.

Because that walk carries hesitation, fear, and doubt — “Do I really need help?” “Will I be judged?” “What if someone finds out?”

And sometimes, an even deeper question — “Will anyone really understand?”

As a therapist in this college, I have seen this walk in many forms. Some students come in quickly, almost impulsively. Some wait outside before entering. Some take weeks or months to gather the courage.

But one thing is always true — no one walks in without a reason.

Behind every step is a story.

Stories of pressure — of exams, expectations, and the need to have life figured out. Stories of confusion about careers, identity, and the future. Stories of relationships, loneliness, and quiet struggles that often go unseen.

And sometimes, stories that are heavier — of anxiety, overwhelming thoughts, and emotional pain that is hard to explain.

What stands out most is not just the struggle — but the courage to take the walk.

Because seeking help is not easy. We are often taught to manage, to be strong, to move on.

So when a student walks in and begins to share, it is not weakness — it is strength.

Over time, words come easier. Clarity begins to form. The overwhelming starts to feel manageable.

Not everything changes overnight. But there is a lightness in their hearts and steps as they leave the room — a little more awareness, a little more self-understanding, and sometimes, just enough strength to take the next step.

If there is one thing this journey has taught me, it is this:

You do not have to reach a breaking point to ask for help. And you do not have to go through it alone.

Sometimes, that one small walk can change everything.

And you deserve to find out what’s on the other side of it.

– Geet