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One of the biggest problems facing the youth is the need to present a false image of success.
Many young people believe convincing others that they are happy, prosperous, or enjoying a fulfilling love life will add value to their lives and impress their peers.
However, this often leads to living a life of lies to maintain the facade, which can bring more harm than good over time. While it may make one a small god or role model to fellow struggling friends, it becomes costly to show up differently and invest in the lie.
Posting on social media to appear well-off, in order to avoid being seen as a failure, is a common trap. Friends start approaching you for financial assistance, making you give away more than you can afford, just keep up the lie. This will further tie you down.
In 2017, during a difficult period in my life, I went back to the village because things weren't working out for me in the city. Despite the challenging circumstances, I didn’t pretend that everything was fine. Being honest about my situation and nights of prayer eventually led me to my current job.
One of my friends reached out to me during that time and asked me how I was doing. Instead of pretending that life was great, I told him I had no job and was living in the village, waiting for a breakthrough. He eventually connected me with a job opportunity I wouldn't have found if I had pretended everything was okay.
While some people may laugh at you for being in a difficult situation, it's important not to close yourself off from possible help or opportunities by pretending that everything is fine when it's not. Remember, it's okay to admit that things aren't going well and seek help from others. It is what it is.
But again, it’s your life. You decide what to do 😘.