I Pretend I'm Okay

Since I lost my wife, I have two answers ready for those who ask how I am doing now. Those I know care for me, I tell the truth, however that may be. For those who are simply being polite (nothing wrong with that BTW), I am always OK.

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Classy · 22-25, F

I relate to you. A lot of people ask me how I am out of pity towards my situation (I lost my brother) and it’s sad that I have rehearsed a line to perfection. A line that makes people think I’m so resilient and strong and brave and blah blah blah. Because that’s what they always tell me after I finish my little theatrical play.

It’s hard to take the mask off even to my family who feel the same pain as I do, but I can’t bring myself to open up. So like always, I wear my mask and read my lines and pretend I’m peachy.