u/Antisocial_Siren

Growing up too fast changes you in ways people do not notice.

You stop arguing.

You stop explaining yourself.

You stay quiet because you already know nobody wants to understand you.

The worst feeling is realizing some adults never really grow emotionally, but you are still expected to be the mature one every single time.

So you learn to control your emotions, hide your thoughts, and keep the peace even when it hurts you.

And honestly, becoming mature like this does not feel inspiring.

It just feels exhausting.

Anyone else feel like they had to grow up mentally way earlier than they should have.

Maybe I care too much..maybe I feel things deeper than I should..

I notice small changes..different energy..late replies..dry conversations..the way people slowly stop choosing you without actually saying it..

And somehow I always end up blaming myself for everything..

Maybe if I was less emotional..less attached..less sensitive..people would stay longer..

I try so hard to act normal..to not overthink every little thing..to not get hurt so easily..but it is exhausting pretending that things do not affect me when they actually do..

The saddest part is constantly feeling like you have to change yourself just to be loved properly..

After some time..you stop asking people to understand you..you just become quieter..more distant..and keep everything to yourself..

I think some people are just tired of feeling too much in a world where nobody feels enough..

Do you ever feel like you are too much for people..but never enough at the same time..?