Masking pain with facade from "summary" of No Longer Human by 太宰治
In the depths of despair, I found solace in the act of masking my pain with a carefully constructed facade. It was a facade so convincing that even I began to believe in its authenticity. I wore a smile that never reached my eyes, spoke words that lacked sincerity, and exuded an air of confidence that was nothing but a facade. Behind this facade, I hid my true self - a self consumed by darkness and self-loathing. To the outside world, I appeared to be a model of success and happiness. But deep down, I was drowning in a sea of despair, unable to find a way out. The facade became my armor, shielding me from the harsh realities of life. It was easier to pretend than to ...
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