“I’m fine.”
We all wear masks at one time or another. 🎭
We smile when we don’t feel joy.
We keep quiet when we want to scream and shout.
We pretend to be fine when we are not.
We put on the mask because we don’t feel safe. 😣
Because if we say we are hurting, they’ll say, “Suck it up. What’s your problem?”
Because if we say we’re struggling, they’ll say, “Why aren’t you doing better?”
Because if we say we need help, they’ll say, “Why? Why can’t you do it yourself? What’s wrong with you??”
Because it will expose all the ways that we are weak, and not good enough. 😔
But life isn’t meant to be travelled alone.
It takes a village.
A community.
Friends and family.
We need each other.
Without our masks.
If you’re struggling and you need someone to talk to you can call #Samaritans at 116 123 freephone from the UK.
If you’re in USA, it’s 988 for the Suicide Crisis phoneline.
If you’re in a good place, check in with people around you, who might be struggling but who might be excellent at wearing their masks.
You may save a life today. 🌹
