~ If You're In My Life ~

“I don’t surround myself with people who are constantly positive, always smiling to mask the bullshit life they actually have. I prefer people who are real, honest and raw. I don’t want anyone who walks on eggshells around me. If your day sucks, I want to hear about why it sucks so I can help make it better. If you’re not really happy, don’t fake a smile on my behalf. I’d rather you spill your guts with tears every day, until your smile is real because I don’t care about the show, the disguise, the political correctness. If you’re in my life, I want you to be in your own skin.”

– Stephanie Bennett-Henry

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Reaverwolf · M

Truer words spoken and bring the honesty that is needed, be the person you are and do not paint on a fake smile to make others feel better if your suffering is too much for them. then perhaps they were not your friends, to begin with. healing starts with feeling better about ourselves.

MoonlightLullaby

@Reaverwolf Indeed you're correct. For me, authencity is extremely important. Even if it's the "authentic self" you can't be beyond these virtual walls.