You know what? We always break down in the middle of the night, not because we are weak

During the day, we play so many roles.

You are the one who nods in the meeting, the one who says "no problem, just leave it to him" in the eyes of colleagues, the "very sensible" child in front of family members, and the "emotionally stable" adult in the eyes of friends. You smile naturally, respond promptly, and don't even leave yourself a way to say "I can't do it".

But in the middle of the night, those emotions hidden during the day surge up like a tide. It's not that you are suddenly sad, but that no one is watching you, and you don't have to "act normal" anymore.

You stare at the ceiling in a daze, stare at the screen of your mobile phone in a daze, and suddenly tears fall when you listen to a song.

It's not because the song is so touching, but because you finally allow yourself to feel a little vulnerable.

You start to recall, doubt, and think about things you thought were in the past in the middle of the night.

You ask yourself if you are not good enough, if you always mess up, and if others don't care about you at all.

But you don't think like this during the day. During the day, you are too awake and too busy, and there is no room for pain.

Do you know?

We are not sad because of "the dead of night", but we finally calm down and dare to admit that we are tired.

Before the lights go out, you must look flawless; but when the darkness wraps you up, you are left with the self who can't bear anything.

This is not fragility, but a delayed reaction.

We are too "sensible" during the day, so we are so painful at night.

We always make ourselves adapt, endure, and quietly endure every moment that is difficult to say.

But in fact, we should not always be the last one to take care of ourselves.

🕯️ If you are experiencing this kind of night, please know:

It's not that you are too sensitive, not that you are too weak,

It's just that you are too strong during the day,

Now, it's your turn, take good care of yourself.