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The Unspoken Anguish...!

forced to smile and not reveal what hurts him

By Iron-Pen☑️ Published about a year ago 5 min read

The most intense and difficult type of pain is the "hidden sorrow" that souls gradually endure.

He is then forced to smile and not reveal what hurts him, settling for saying, "I'm fine."

And I don't know the reason for my sadness, but inside it is a blazing fire, an erupting volcano, a shattered structure, feelings like embers, and a pillow embraced at the end of the night.

And waves of tears pour down, relieving him from the artificial mask he wears in front of people to hide and suppress his sorrow so he can prepare to endure and live for the next day.

Because he realizes that the pain is greater than any tears, description, or explanation, and because sorrow shatters his soul and makes it fragile, burned like ash.

So why do we confine sadness to the deepest place in our hearts and souls, cry in silence, and pretend that we are fine? And happiness, we make it superficial…!

Life has many ups and downs, but how bad we are to ourselves when we suppress the pain in our hearts and smile.

And how painful it is to collapse and feel lost from within, to remain a soul being drained and turned into a vast graveyard of every loss, pain, and heartbreak.

And you feel, despite the death, you smile at everyone and waste the rest of your life sitting with yourself, talking to her, but you can't find her.

Many of us repeat these words: "I wish I could talk to a stranger who doesn't know me and I don't know, and tell him all the sadness that gnaws at my soul and all the secrets I keep in my life, then leave him and go away."

Loss and bereavement:

We must realize that loss and grief in life are not limited to death alone but extend to include the loss of a friend, a loved one, a dream, and the pet you raise.

So sadness here is a natural response.

The psychologist Christina Wood stated:

That "the moment of sadness represents an extremely perfect opportunity to reflect on the mistakes the person made and how they were responsible for what happened."

And sadness can pave the way for improvement and progress, because life is not always rosy and beautiful as we imagine in our dreams and fantasies; that is the way of life.

The American writer Jockurt mentioned in a report published in Psychology magazine about the requirements for healthy mourning, as defined by psychologist William Worden in his book "Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy: A Handbook for the Mental Health Practitioner."

Worden's model enables individuals going through a period of grief to actively engage in four tasks.

To help them accept the loss and adapt to life through accepting the reality of the loss, and experiencing the pain of grief.

Adapting to the loss of a loved one and finally connecting with the "deceased" while embarking on a new life, in fact, sadness is not devoid of bright aspects in life.

Rather, many losses and sufferings deepen a person, refine their character, and make them more aware and rational in dealing with difficulties.

Sadness, then, teaches us to constantly change our perspective. A strong person does not wait for hands to extend to help them rise, nor do they expect support from anyone. They do not expect anything from anyone; they walk their path, knowing it well, and they know the starting point and the end.

Life is a school and a complete philosophy.

And sadness is also based on a philosophical system that is born within us to purify us.

And this philosophical system creates a philosophy for enduring pain, and pain is necessary for resilience and challenge.

So every human feeling, if transformed into thought, becomes philosophy, and sadness, if developed, becomes philosophy.

I am not against sadness, but I am against the sadness that resides deep within the soul, which turns into an inferno, a volcano, and a blazing fire, because then we will spend our lives searching for the inferno.

There is no point in hiding and taking refuge behind castles and above the clouds when we live on earth.

And there is no benefit in beauty if it is based on makeup and pretense, because it is a fleeting mask that will fall off sooner or later, and we do not need repeated copies.

True beauty is the essence of the soul and its authenticity, even in sadness. We need feelings of sadness to discover this essence.

And to transform sadness into a driving force for creativity and brilliance.

The hidden sorrow is inseparable and present in every corner of the soul.

So many people are overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, and it takes over their senses.

Perhaps due to the multitude of worries they faced in their lives, which pained their hearts and turned them into gloomy people who long for death to escape from sadness, loss, and pain.

And their greatest dream became to distance themselves from people and the hardships of life, both sweet and bitter, so they could rest from the torment of sorrow.

And to hide from the faces and looks of pity from the people around them, perhaps because of the many stab wounds they received that broke their hearts and gnawed at their souls.

And unfortunately, people do not respect the privacy of those who have nothing but silence, even in silent, smiling sorrow. Instead, they overstep, intrude, and cross the red lines.

So, get rid of your sadness by yourself, and you will find that everything becomes better and more beautiful. Talk to your honest friends, not the deceitful and hypocritical ones.

And do a sport you love that improves your mood, and sing, and do crazy things that make you happy and make you forget your worries and sadness, and engage in any hobby you love, like painting or writing poetry.

Or write down everything that makes you feel sad on a piece of paper, and when you're done writing, burn it and get rid of it.

Or record an audio clip where you talk about all your pains and sorrows.

And after finishing, delete the clip.

Or talk to the sea and to yourself, vent, and throw away your heavy burdens to feel a great improvement and comfort.

For worries confine a person to a single corner,

In a single environment, a person is their own doctor, and I know that life will never stop for anyone's anger or sadness.

So love life and smile a genuine smile for yourself because you deserve life. Learn and associate with those who create great joy from the light of the lamp, those who overlook minor sadness, and those who praise God abundantly.

Learn from the people of reason, wisdom, and patience how they fought fierce battles and wars in their lives against the sea of worries and sorrows and how they defeated them, making hardships easy for them and bringing light to life.

You will only live once in this life, so do not be sad. Make glory out of loss and sorrow, do not err, and move towards your goal. Know that the purity of your heart does not fit the ruin of that world.

So hold on to your strong, pure heart and don't let the darkness of others taint you. Smile, for no one deserves to change your beautiful and innocent features😊😘.

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About the Creator

Iron-Pen☑️

I hold an unending passion for words, with every letter carrying a piece of my soul. Each story is a journey to explore myself and the world. I aim to be a voice for the voiceless and sow seeds of hope and change in readers' hearts.

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