Life is better when nobody knows what you are doing.” This quote may resonate with many, reflecting a desire for privacy, a retreat into the shadows where pain can be hidden and struggles can go unnoticed.
But let me share with you a powerful truth that has emerged from my own journey: life is infinitely better when we allow others to see us, to know our struggles, and to walk alongside us.
For years, I suffered in silence. I faced demons that haunted me, tears streaming down my face in the darkness of loneliness. I walked alone for so long, desperately searching for peace, grappling with the weight of disappointment from those I thought would be my guiding lights. Family, friends, and even the church. These role models, though well-intentioned, left me feeling more isolated, and I learned to build walls around my heart to shield myself from further pain. The fear of vulnerability became a prison, leaving me trapped in my own thoughts and experiences. Read More.