I'm Not the Person They Think I Am

At work, I'm the confident manager who always has the answer. At home, I'm the reliable parent who volunteers for bake sales. On Instagram, I'm the happy person with the perfect life. The truth? I spend most nights staring at the ceiling wondering if any of it matters. I'm terrified that if people really knew me — the messy, uncertain, sometimes broken me — they'd leave. So I keep playing the character I've created. The worst part is, sometimes I don't know who I actually am anymore.