I love her with everything in me, yet I feel my heart slowly breaking into pieces I can't put back together. Every time she hurts me, the moments replay in my mind, and I can't unsee them. I pretend to be strong, to brush it off like it doesn't cut deep, but the truth is-I feel heavy, tired, and quietly aching inside. I wear this mask to protect myself, but how long can I keep it on before it crumbles too?