Sinking My Truth

They asked how things were going. You smiled and said, you were good, even though your voice was shaky and your heart felt heavy. Someone complimented your career growth, and you nodded along, even though you’re quietly struggling to make ends meet. 

They said, “You two look so happy together,” and you smiled because what would people say if they knew the truth? What would people think of me if they found out what I’ve been hiding?

Really, what is the worst thing anyone could do?

But yeah, we’ve all done it before. We told a softer version of the story, left out the messy middle, and smoothed the rough edges for fear of being misunderstood, judged, or exposed. 

Why?! Because the image is the currency of this generation. And sometimes, it feels safer to spend a lie than risk the bankruptcy of vulnerability.

You don’t remember the last time you took a raw picture without a filter. You’ve always had to tweak the selfie just a little bit. The social media post hides the crying you did five minutes before the photo, the conversation where you say what’s expected instead of what’s real. 

Why do we feel like our worth is tied to how others see us, and not who we actually are.

Most of the time, we don’t even see it as lying. We say we’re just ‘managing perception,’ ‘putting our best foot forward,’ ‘avoiding drama,’ or ‘waiting for the right time.’ 

But if we’re honest, sometimes we lie because the truth feels too fragile to survive the judgment. Because we’ve been taught that being raw and real makes us weak, instead of brave.

But here’s the twist, what if the very thing we’re trying to avoid is what we need most? What if real connection only happens when someone sees the not-so-perfect version of us and chooses us anyway? What if healing begins not in hiding, but in the brave, awkward, unfiltered telling of the truth?

It’s okay to say, “Actually, I’m not okay,” or “This is where I messed up,” or “Here’s the truth you didn’t see.” You don’t owe everyone full access to your story, but when you’re constantly editing yourself to be accepted, you lose the chance to be known. And being truly known is the first step toward being free.

So whenever you feel the pressure come on you, the urge to twist the story or wear the mask, to be accepted please don’t sink your truth just to float a lie, don’t fall for that temptation to pretend to be. 

Take a breath. Ask yourself who you’re trying to protect, and whether that version of you is worth the cost of hiding your truth. The world needs more raw, not more rehearsed. Your real story is good enough. You are good enough.

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