My anxiety and my anger in link with my future career

1. Anxiety: The Fear of Distance 

One of the strongest emotions I feel is anxiety — mostly linked to the fear that people will drift away from me or stop caring. This comes from my past experiences of abandonment, where I loved deeply but was left behind. 

As a future Community Manager, this fear transforms into something else: I’m afraid that users or members of a community might feel ignored, misunderstood or left out. This fear pushes me to want to always be present, responsive, and caring. I think empathy and active listening will be essential tools to make sure no one feels “lost” — just like I never want to feel again. 

2. Anger: The Fear of Abandonment 

Anger often shows up in me when I feel rejected or left aside — a reaction to the idea that someone is walking away. In my future career, I know I’ll sometimes receive negative feedback or deal with tense situations. That can trigger this anger. 

But instead of reacting emotionally, I’m learning (slowly) to pause and reflect. Understanding that people’s reactions aren’t always personal helps me cool down. I don’t want to be a Community Manager who burns bridges — I want to be the kind that builds stronger ones, even in the middle of conflict.