I’m Tired of Pretending I’m Okay

Dear Delyara, I’ve become really good at pretending. Smiling when I feel nothing. Talking when I want silence. Showing up when I want to disappear. People think I’m strong. But they don’t see the version of me that exists at 2AM— when everything feels heavy and meaningless. I’m not looking for advice. I just want one moment where I don’t have to pretend. Just one.