A candidate at Riooga SDA Mixed Secondary School meditates a prayer before the start of KCSE examinations. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] Pressure today is often imagined as something loud and dramatic. People recognise it only when it looks like panic, tears, or a complete breakdown. Anything quieter is brushed aside as overreacting or making excuses. But from my experience, pressure is rarely visible. It is silent, constant, and carried privately. It sits in the back of your mind during class, at home, late at night, and even in moments when you are supposed to be resting. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp…