Aldric Vang by Aldric Vang 2969

ur73_1 — 2025-08-19 19:58:56 UTC

Sometimes the Brightest Smiles hide the Deepest Pain.

Example#1

ur73_1 — 2025-08-19 20:30:42 UTC

About 2 years ago, my dad brought home a Frenchie in which we named Ace. My siblings and I loved Ace a lot. We took photos, videos, and created memories. Some time passed and my siblings and I found out that Ace had passed away due to sickness we never knew about. As time passed and I was around others, I'd mask up my feelings with a smile and act normal so that others wouldn't know.

How does this relate to the theme?

This relates to the theme because even if I lose my dog, I still tried to mask up my feelings through a smile when I was around others so they wouldn't know how I actually felt.

Example #2

ur73_1 — 2025-08-21 19:22:00 UTC

Back in 2020, I was struggling with depression and would usually act cheerful and happy around people. I didn't really want to let anyone know what I was going through since I didn't want to burden them. Time past and eventually my oldest sister noticed something was wrong since I didn't do the hobbies I loved to do and didn't eat much. Eventually I reached out to her in which she gave me advice and checked on me more than usual. I in fact did manage to move on in the end.

How does this relate to the theme?

This relates to the theme because no matter what I was going through I still smiled through it all even though it was an act.

Example #3

ur73_1 — 2025-08-28 19:08:41 UTC

Around 2023, I lost an uncle and was feeling very down at the time. As days went by, my friend's noticed that I was trying hard to cover up my emotions by acting like I was ok since I didn't really want to kill the mood. They told me that it was alright to just express how I was feeling and that I could talk to them about it. I'm grateful that I had them around that time.

How does this relate to the theme?

This relates to the theme because even if I act like I am alright, I still tend to hide what I actually feel inside.