-
The Mask I Didn’t Know I Was Wearing
People often tell survivors, “You’re so strong.” What they don’t see… is the performance. I became very good at smiling. Very good at working hard. Very good at taking care of everyone else. Looking back now… I wonder if that’s when I started believing my value came from what I could carry. The heavier the…
-
When I Met Him
I don’t remember the exact moment everything began. There wasn’t a grand introduction or a feeling that something significant was about to happen. It just… started. He was easy to be around. Confident, but not in a way that felt overwhelming.Charming, in a way that made you feel seen. At least, that’s how it felt…