Pretending to be someone we're not only hurts ourselves from "summary" of If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin
In our lives, we often feel the pressure to conform to certain expectations set by society, our peers, or even ourselves. We may find ourselves pretending to be someone we're not in order to fit in or to avoid judgement. However, what we fail to realize is that this facade we put up only ends up hurting ourselves in the long run. When we pretend to be someone we're not, we are essentially denying our true selves the opportunity to shine through. We suppress our authentic thoughts, feelings, and desires in order to maintain this false image we've created. This not only leads to internal conflict and confusion but also prevents us from forming genuine connections with others. Furthermore, pretending to be someone we're not can take a toll on our mental and emotional well-being. We may feel a sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction...
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