I wish someone would realize that I’m not as strong as I seem.

7 Comments on “I wish someone would realize that I’m not as strong as I seem.”

1. August 27, 2012  by  Ariel

   I know exactly how you feel. i always feel like i have to create a mask for every occasion, just to cover up my insecurities and faults
2. September 1, 2012  by  Heather

   The best treatment for a shattered life IS to keep pretending and maybe you’ll eventually realize you indeed are strong. Why would that scare you? Keep up the front and if it’s not already happened, you one day will become strong BECAUSE of your shattered life. Use your pains and hurts to grow. Also, helping others is an AMAZING way to heal….
3. September 7, 2012  by  Sam

   I do that too. I am the most optimistic and happy person out of my group of friends. It is mostly pretend. I do it for those moments where it feels real but also because my friends think they had hard lives and I HAVE to be their rock.
4. September 10, 2012  by  L3

   Some times letting the mask go is the hardest thing in life. Know that there is beauty in the breakdown and people do care. If your friends have had hard lives too then they will be there for you because they understand what it is like to live with struggles. Being vulnerable can make friendships stronger and create a large support system. You ARE strong for keeping the front, but sharing will only make you STRONGER and you’ll have a support system to help you when you think you aren’t strong anymore. I was in the same boat as you for a very long time, but one day I got the courage to share my story with my friends. Since then, I can count on each and every one of them to be there for me if i ever need anything. I was lucky, and I think that you can be too.
5. September 17, 2012  by  I_m_not_concentrating

   find someone to talk to. You are stronger than you know for keeping this to yourself.
6. October 17, 2012  by  Ellie

   I so identify with this secret. I’m so used that being strong I can’t even express sadness anymore!
7. March 16, 2013  by  cbres

   I also can really relate and i have no advice because i haven’t figured out how to take the mask off either. You are not alone