You were the person everyone liked, the one who always had a smile on their face, a joke ready to lighten the mood, and a warm, easy laugh that made others feel at ease. On the surface, you were cheerful, bright, and full of energy. People gravitated toward you, seeking your company, wanting to bask in the light you projected. No one ever suspected that your smile was a mask, that the laughter was a shield, or that the cheerfulness was carefully constructed to hide the turmoil beneath.

