Becoming of a Sociopath.
"Never trust a person who sheds tears easily"
Were the words I was taught as soon as I could understand sentences, and I adhered to those words.
In my attempts to be a trustworthy person, I exerted myself to mask my emotions until my façade of emotions was accurate enough to even deceive me.
I cried in the dark until I became anxious that the darkness would grasp my emotions.
I was content with the accuracy of my mask, happy that no one had seen me cry.
I realized that now I don't feel any emotions at all, and then it hit me:
In my quest to become a trustworthy person, I ended up becoming a sociopath."
About this poem
This poem talks about the impacts of toxic positivity, it explores the theme of emotional suppression and the unintended consequences of trying to appear strong, it also highlights the potential consequences of extreme emotional suppression and the importance of finding a balance between authenticity and trustworthiness in relationships with others.
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Written on September 18, 2023
Submitted by yazdahir on September 18, 2023
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