So Close to Finishing the Quran, Alhamdulillah

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. Just felt like sharing something from my heart about my recent journey with Islam. I'm honestly over the moon and kind of proud of myself. I'm at Juz 21 now, and when I think about how much I've moved forward, it fills me with such calmness. Before this, I wasn’t really connected to my deen. I’ll be honest, I still have a lot to improve and so much to learn, but I’m in a way better place now than I used to be. Making these new habits was tough, but now I pray my salah whenever I can, and reading Quran every night has honestly become the highlight of my day. Every time I read, I get this deep sense of peace, and it’s been a lifeline because mentally I’ve been struggling a bit. I’m kinda older, well, in my early twenties. I feel pretty embarrassed that I haven't finished the Quran by now. My little cousins, who aren’t even 10, have completed it already, and while I’m genuinely happy for them, it stings that at my big age, I haven’t done it yet. I’m really pushing to become the best version of myself. Some days it feels like a constant work in progress, but knowing I’m putting in the effort and showing up daily is enough for me right now. It reminds me that growth isn’t about being flawless; it’s just about taking steps forward. Every time I pray, I quietly ask Allah to keep guiding me on this road and to keep my heart tied to it. I also pray He keeps my family safe, healthy, and happy-especially my mom, who’s been my absolute anchor through everything. I’m so grateful for her, and I just pray she stays by my side always.