The world today loves facades.
Confidence - even if it's fake. Success - even if it's empty. A smile - even if it hurts.

It tires me.

I don't want to act anymore. I don't want to "look" - I want to be.

I don't try to be liked. I don't choose the right words to seem more comfortable.

I am not a role. I am a woman who knows herself.

And knows that authenticity is not weakness.

It's a choice not to betray yourself. Even if others prefer illusions.

I'm not always comfortable. I can be silent when they expect a reaction from me.

I can speak directly when it would be more profitable to remain silent.

I can leave when I want to stay - but self-respect doesn't allow it.

Being yourself is not a slogan. It's a path. And it's not always easy.

But over the years you understand: this is the only way to live