i agree, and this is wonderfully said! I think I'm in between but a bit more towards sadness and this just made me think about myself. have i been standing for my emotions, or do I fake them? I feel like I pretend to be happy way too much, and I always wanted to change that, but I kind of can't. I don't know how. the fake emotions became part of me. I somehow don't want to loose this part of me. though I may be better without it, the fake emotions have reached my heart, because it's so much easier to live with false happiness than with real sadness. sometimes I write letters about my feelings, write them to the persons who give me these feelings, but I never send them. and i hide them. behind a big smile. I feel bad and good about it. I do love. and i totally feel. but not in my fullest. I hope I haven't bothered you with that, just wanted to express myself... and you seemed like the right person for that.

*live Not love

i love this, and totally agree with it:) happiness is funny, if you know what i mean—i always try to think of one reason why i should feel happy when i'm feeling a little down💛

I've been hiding sadness and pain and I've been trying to forget it.

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Beautifully, and thoughtfully written Astrid, there's been many emotions in my life lately.💕And thank you!😌💐

I totally agree! This is so very beautiful 💕😊

@Amarii_, I really just felt like I needed to. The way I see it, school isn't ruining your happiness, friend. Your mindset is. Don't waste all tge years of school ahead feeling that way. You say "okay" will come eventually, but how soon, really, that id completely up to you. 😌🎨

@caribous, First—thanks so much! You are the one to set your limits and build your barriers, girl. You CAN snap out of it. I know from experience what it's like getting accustomed to that and not wanting to let go; but now that I'm on the other side of the bridge—I am so glad I did. Real sadness is hard. I almost did something stupid when it grasped me, but the experience made me learn a lot of things. The longer you resist to what's happening, the worst. Face it and overcome it—it'll take time, yes. Baby steps! Those letters will help you in the long run. I used to keep a journal. I'm glad you could talk to me about this, girlie. I'm here for you, okay? Go now live to your fullest, for nothing in this world is permanent—not even our troubles. ❤️

@caribous, ✨🙈

@typeofwriter, I absolutely know what you mean. Happiness is the biggest prankster ever. I listen to music when I'm feeling down, or read All The Bright Places over and over again. 😍🌸

@-picturesque, You cannot move on without accepting it, love. If you are sad and in pain, recognize it. Quietly—just for yourself to know. Accept what is going on, and then breathe: carry on to see how to fix it. 🌿

@Hard_Moments, I love your new icon and definitely second what you said. A beautiful, beautiful remix. 💕

@BetterThenGold, ☺️

@Photo-Booth, Thanks, sister. Hope those emotions take you to bright places. 🌹

@Pastella_Princess, Thank you so very much. 🙈

*wipes tear* This is truly and genuinely beautiful girl 💕 I'm sure you put a smile upon many people's faces. I'm not a big paragraph writer, so I'll leave it at that ✨

yeah✨this is true🌿i'm honestly in-between, but i've seen a lot of people faking happiness😬

This is a truly wonderful, Astrid.✨💕 I totally agree with what you said here, JUST WOW.