I wish

I wish I could give you my pain, not to hurt you, but to grant you a glimpse into the depths of my soul. To understand the weight that I carry, the battles that rage within. It is not a desire to inflict suffering upon you, but rather a longing for empathy, for someone to truly comprehend the trials that I face. Perhaps then, you would see beyond the smiles that mask the tears, the laughter that conceals the anguish. You would understand the silent battles fought in the silence of the night, the strength summoned to face each new day. It is not a wish for pity, but a yearning for connection, for someone to hold my hand and say, "I understand." Romique