Struggling with guilt and faith during Lent

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share something I’m struggling with and maybe ask for some guidance or encouragement.

This is my first time taking Lent seriously, and I really wanted to do it right. I tried my best to fast and stay committed. I also really wanted to go to church for Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but I couldn’t.

I’ve been studying a lot for my exam and I work 6 days a week. I started feeling overwhelmed and afraid of running out of time. On top of that, I have to be very careful with money right now, so even getting a taxi to church is difficult for me.

Because of all this, I ended up not going, even though I truly wanted to. And now I feel guilty… like I’ve let God down.

I’m also going through this mostly alone. My family hasn’t really checked in on me (they have their own busy life), and it makes everything feel heavier. I live alone and I feel like Im always alone.

I don’t know… I just feel like I’m trying, but it never feels like enough. Last week was too much for me, I thought about ending it all. And I dont have my parents anymore for support.

Is anyone else struggling with balancing faith, responsibilities, and life like this?

Thank you for reading 🙏