People are so afraid to open up, be vulnerable, and be seen for who and what they truly are.
Some people can’t even be vulnerable with themselves. They brush everything under the rug like it isn’t there but it never goes away and they know it. Instead, they live in a lie, pretending that everything is perfect and going so amazingly great with their lives even when deep down they know it isn’t. Isn’t this more painful than actually setting yourself free and doing what it takes to be free, to allow yourself to be vulnerable, to feel, and be okay with it?
If we were taught since we were little that things won’t always be great, that life could be painful, and how to deal with these emotions, this wouldn’t be such a huge problem. Instead, we grow up living a lie, suppressing our emotions, and dying deep down inside.
Yes, not all people could be trusted and I understand why some people would feel the need to protect themselves but that’s why you need to find people whom you can trust, confide in, and share your vulnerabilities with. As long as you let it out, and not suppress it. You would just feel so alone and that’s far from reality. We all go through stuff, some people are just better at hiding things. Don’t feel like you’re being too emotional or too  dramatic and might be afraid that people would think so.. so what? We all have our moments and that’s life. We need to be there for each other, respect each other’s feelings and emotions and know that it all passes.
I hope you find your tribe, an outlet to express your emotions, and the courage to stay strong when things do get tough.
Know that you are loved and this too, will pass.
Set yourself free, don’t live in your own cage of misery.