The mask I wear
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Terakhir diterbitkan Kha, Jun 19, 2025
The Mask I Wear
She hides her pain behind a smile-but how long can she keep pretending?
Seventeen-year-old Amara has mastered the art of being "fine." To her parents, she's the perfect daughter: responsible, respectful, and destined for greatness. But behind the soft clothes and practiced smiles lies a world they can't see-a storm of anxiety, self-doubt, and quiet sadness that grows heavier each day.
In a world that demands perfection and a family that refuses to see her cracks, Amara is running out of strength to keep up the act. Torn between who she is and who she's expected to be, she begins a journey of self-discovery, learning to confront her pain, own her truth, and redefine what strength really means.
For everyone who ever felt unseen, misunderstood blindsided or the second option 😭 😭 😭; this is for you
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