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Gain Your Peace: Pretending to Be Happy When I Was Hurting
Pretending to be happy can be an exhausting daily performance.
Gain Your Peace: Pretending to Be Happy When I Was Hurting
I’ve been there—smiling on the outside while battling storms on the inside.
It’s like wearing a mask that everyone applauds, unaware of the tears it hides. Pretending to be happy can be an exhausting daily performance.
Let’s talk about how to lift that curtain and face the reality of our feelings with courage and hope.
The Mask of Pretense
We often wear a mask to protect ourselves from judgment or to maintain an image that we think the world expects from us. But living incongruently with how we truly feel is like walking around with a pebble in our shoe; we can do it, but at what cost?
Acknowledge the Hurt
The first step is acknowledging that you’re hurting. It’s okay to not be okay. Recognizing your true emotions doesn’t make you weak; it’s a brave act of self-honesty.
Reach Out
Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. Reach out to a friend, a family member, or a professional who can provide support without…
