I Don't Have to Hide My Sadness

03Learn · Reflection

Reflection

Constantly hiding your sadness can make your heart heavier. God does not expect you to pretend you are fine all the time. Talking about what you feel, and letting other people walk beside you, is part of caring for yourself too. Opening your heart wisely can bring you closer to God and to the people who love you.

Lucas spent the whole day smiling at school, but inside he was sad. He had argued with a close friend and, even though he tried to act as if nothing had happened, he could not stop thinking about it.

When he got home, he kept pretending that everything was fine. He gave quick answers, avoided conversation and shut himself in his room. Part of him thought that showing sadness would make him look weak.

Later his father came into the room and simply sat down next to him. For a few minutes he stayed quiet, keeping his son company. Then Lucas said, “I did not want to worry anyone”.

His father answered with a sentence he never forgot: “You do not have to hide everything you feel”.

Sometimes we think that holding our emotions in protects other people or makes us stronger. Yet hiding sadness all the time can wear the heart out.

God does not want you to carry everything you feel on your own. Talking, crying or showing sadness is not a sign of weak faith. It can also be a healthy way to find healing and receive support.