This week’s Topic Roulette word is: growing up.

What does it actually mean to “grow up”? Is it a milestone, a mindset, or just something we assume will eventually click?

In this episode of Unpack My Brain, I reflect on what I thought adulthood would feel like — and how different the reality has been. We unpack responsibility, independence, shedding old versions of ourselves, and the quiet realization that maybe growing up isn’t about having everything figured out.

This isn’t about reaching a finish line. It’s about the ongoing adjustment of becoming — slowly, imperfectly, and in real time.

In this episode, we unpack:

• What we imagined adulthood would feel like
• The difference between feeling responsible and feeling grown
• Outgrowing friendships, habi ...