Two lives

Every time I’m off work, it’s like I immediately shut off that “functional” version of myself. The one who smiles, gets things done, and talks like everything’s fine. The moment I’m alone, I go back to being this emotionally drained version of me. It’s like I’m living two different lives: one that works and pretends to be okay, and one that just feels empty and tired.

Been struggling a lot lately but I don’t want to bring anyone down or make them feel responsible for me anymore.