Nadeem Shah
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Storyteller of real emotions. I write about love, heartbreak, healing, and everything in between. My words come from lived moments and quiet reflections. Welcome to the world behind my smile — where every line holds a truth.
— Nadeem Shah
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I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
Introduction People often admire the strong one in the room—the person who always has answers, who never seems shaken, who offers comfort when everyone else is falling apart. I was that person. I wore strength like armor, smiling when I was tired, listening when I needed to be heard, giving when I had nothing left.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
The Loneliest Role: Being the Strong One
There’s an invisible weight that comes with being “the strong one.” It’s the role no one assigns you, but somehow, it becomes yours. Maybe it’s because you don’t easily cry in front of others, or because you’ve mastered the art of saying “I’m fine” when you’re breaking inside. Perhaps it’s because you’ve always been the one who steps up—holding families together, carrying friendships on your shoulders, and being the steady voice when everyone else is falling apart.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Confessions
The Truth of My Life
I never thought my life would turn out this way. If you had asked me years ago what I wanted, I would have said something simple: a peaceful home, steady work, people I could trust, and love that lasted. But the truth of my life is nothing like that dream. Instead, it has been a storm of secrets, heartbreaks, and betrayals that left me questioning everything I once believed in.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Confessions
The Truth of My Life
There was a time when I believed life was simple. You worked hard, you loved honestly, and in return, life would reward you with stability, happiness, and peace. That’s what I thought. That’s what many of us think when we’re young. But the truth of my life is very different—messier, heavier, and far more complicated than I could have ever imagined.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Confessions
Shadows on the Edge of Tomorrow
The train station was almost empty, except for a few scattered travelers dragging their suitcases across the cold concrete floor. The air smelled faintly of rain, and the giant clock above the platform ticked louder than usual, marking each second like a reminder that time was both a gift and a thief.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Fiction
Behind the Locked Door — A Story of Secrets and Second Chances
The house had been empty for nearly three years when Ayaan returned. It stood at the edge of the small town like a shadow of its former self—paint peeling, shutters hanging loose, garden overgrown. To most people, it was just another abandoned property. But to Ayaan, it was home. Or at least, it had been once.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Fiction
Why Vulnerability is My Greatest Strength — Healing Through Honest Connection
I used to think that strength meant keeping everything inside. That if I never let anyone see me cry, break, or struggle, I would somehow appear stronger. For years, I wore a mask—smiling when I wanted to scream, nodding when I wanted to collapse, and pretending everything was “fine” when, deep down, I was drowning.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
The Invisible Weight of Anxiety — Living With a Mind That Never Stops Racing
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks or someone gasping for air. Sometimes it’s invisible—quiet, hidden beneath a smile or small talk. For me, anxiety has always felt like carrying a backpack full of bricks that no one else can see. On the outside, I might look composed, even cheerful. But inside, my thoughts are racing, my chest feels tight, and I’m constantly preparing for a disaster that never seems to come.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Psyche
When Self-Care Feels Selfish — Learning to Prioritize Myself Without Guilt
🌱 Introduction: The Weight of Guilt I used to believe that self-care was selfish. Whenever I said no to someone, took a day for myself, or simply chose rest over responsibility, guilt would sit heavy on my chest. I wondered, “Am I neglecting others? Am I being selfish?” Society teaches us that love means sacrifice, that putting others first makes us “good.” But here’s the truth: if you’re constantly pouring from an empty cup, eventually there’s nothing left to give.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Journal
The Day I Said No — How Setting Boundaries Changed My Life ( The truth of My life)
For most of my life, I thought saying “yes” was the only way to be liked, loved, and accepted. I said yes to extra work, even when I was exhausted. I said yes to friends, even when I needed rest. I said yes to family, even when it meant ignoring my own needs. My life was a series of agreements I never truly wanted, but I was too afraid of disappointing others.
By Nadeem Shah 5 months ago in Journal
