The Most Exhausting Battle Is Pretending You’re Okay

Some days you’re not tired because you worked hard.You’re tired because you’ve been pretending all day. Pretending to be focused.Pretending the messages don’t bother you.Pretending you’re okay when you’re not—and hoping no one asks too deeply. I’ve done this too many times.Showed up at work, cracked a joke, nodded at meetings—while feeling like I was… Continue reading The Most Exhausting Battle Is Pretending You’re Okay