Raw And Real with Sakshi

We live in a world where a tiny red heart can make or break our mood. A comment can validate our effort — or leave us questioning our worth. And somewhere in between likes, views, and follows… We begin to lose ourselves. 💔 The Need to Be Seen We all want to feel seen. It’s not wrong. It’s human. But social media has turned that soft need into a loud addiction. A post without likes? A story no one reacts to? A reel that doesn’t trend? Suddenly, we wonder: “Was I not good enough?” “Should I delete it?” “Why does no one care?” We forget that validation isn’t love . It’s a mirror — often cracked. 😓 What We’re Really Paying For Behind the pretty filters, perfect captions, and highlight reels — here’s what we trade: Peace of mind for a dopamine rush Real moments for shareable content Self-worth for algorithm approval Honesty for aesthetics And the worst part? Even after 100 likes… it still doesn’t feel like enough . ✨ When I Chose Myself Ove...

The Silent Struggle: How Today’s Generation Faces Depression Behind Screens and Smiles Some days, you wake up tired — not because you didn’t sleep, but because life itself feels heavy. Depression doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes, it’s brushing your hair but not feeling like leaving home. Sometimes, it’s smiling in photos — but feeling nothing inside. 💭 What Depression Really Feels Like Depression is not just “being sad.” It’s an emotional fog that dims your world. You lose: Motivation Connection Energy Interest in things you once loved Even joy feels muted. And hope? It whispers too softly to hear. 🙍🏻‍♀️ My Own Story  I’ve had days when even writing felt like climbing a mountain. Not because I had nothing to say — but because the weight of saying it felt too much. I’ve learned to recognize the soft signs: Avoiding texts Cancelling plans Staring at the wall and calling it “rest” Depression isn’t always dramatic. ...