In a world where photos gleam,
A perfect life, a crafted dream.
Smiles wide, a loving gaze,
A picture-perfect, golden phase.
Yet behind the screens, a tale untold,
Where hearts grow cold, and truths unfold.
A wandering glance, a secret tryst,
In shadows deep, where trust is missed.
Posts of bliss, a daily show,
But cracks beneath the surface grow.
A life of likes, hearts and shares,
A mask that hides the true affairs.
In the end, the truth will rise,
Beyond the filters and the lies.
Authentic love, not shown but felt,
In honest hearts, where truth is dwelt.
“A facade of happiness in marriage is but a thin veil over the cracks of discontent.”
Unapologetically Mani 
I’m currently going through a divorce after being in an abusive marriage for over 20 years. My soon to be ex was such an Oscar winning actor outside of the home. Once the doors closed, a monster walked across the threshold. He was physically, verbally, and emotionally abusive. To look at our Facebook posts, we had the storybook life. My husband was very charismatic and charming, the life of everyone’s party. Once the party was over, life for me was much different. He never hurt the children, only me. Two or three in the morning after he would come from work, he would stomp up the stairs, and my nightmare would begin. Now that I look back, he’d probably had an argument with the co-worker he was currently sleeping with and took his frustrations out on me. The affairs was another separate saga in the Fake Fabulous Family he portrayed to what I called his Facebook Fan club, his adoring audience. I told him if they found out what he was really like, he would have no “friends”. My favorite part is how he would religiously post a Bible verse every morning even though he believed the messages didn’t apply to him. Finding out he was a narcissist explained so much, but it will never justify his behavior. Your poem was very liberating because it understands that social media isn’t real.
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I want to take a moment to applaud you. Applaud you for the courage to leave after 20 years, to protect your peace, to protect your family, to put yourself first, and to share your story. Leaving an abusive relationship takes immense strength and bravery. That isn’t easy! It’s heartbreaking to see so many people on Facebook and other social media platforms pretending to live perfect lives, and I know a few. But what you’re doing is real and inspiring. It’s okay to say when something isn’t right. It’s okay to express our feelings. We must walk in our truth.
Your decision to step away from an abusive situation not only empowers you but also inspires others who might be in similar circumstances. You are a beacon of hope, showing that it’s possible to reclaim one’s life and happiness. Thank you for your bravery and for showing others that it’s never too late to seek a better life. Much love to you ❤️
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