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Smiling Doesn’t Always Mean Happy
We often assume that a smile means someone is happy. But sometimes, a smile is just a mask. A quiet way of saying, “I’m not ready to talk about what I’m feeling.” In public, many of us learn to perform a version of ourselves that feels acceptable. We smile in meetings. We laugh during conversations. We say “I’m doing well” when someone asks how we are. Not because we’re always okay. But because it…
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The Quiet Girl Who Observes Everything
People think quiet people have nothing to say. The truth? We’re usually the ones noticing everything. Not everyone who is quiet has nothing to say. Some of us are simply observing. The way someone avoids eye contact when they’re hurting. The way laughter sounds different when it’s forced. The way confidence sometimes hides fear. I’ve always noticed the small things. The pauses between words. The e…
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The Weight of “I’m Fine”
Sometimes “I’m fine” isn’t honesty. Tell me something about this post… It’s protection. It’s: “I don’t have the energy to explain.” “I don’t want to feel vulnerable.” “I don’t think you’ll understand.” We’ve normalized hiding pain in plain sight. We smile in meetings. We show up online. We say we’re okay. But behind the screen… There’s a human trying their best. Maybe storytelling isn’t about dram…
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The Stories We Don’t Say Out Loud
I didn’t start writing because I had everything figured out. I started writing because I noticed something. People say “I’m fine” when they’re breaking. People celebrate wins quietly. People carry dreams they never speak about. And I realized… There are so many stories that go unnoticed. That’s why I chose human storytelling. Not to be dramatic. Not to go viral. But to make someone feel seen. This…
