Observation

He has every reason to be happy - surrounded by an aura of light with a family in love, but he is overwhelmed by anxiety and despair as he witnesses pain and tragedy all around him. He sees a clear dichotomy: some wear masks, their expressions are serious and joyless, while others, unmasked, display raw, intense emotion. Only a select few of the unmasked are truly happy. He contemplates - Don a mask and feign happiness or Remain maskless and confront the full emotions and challenges around him?

Response 1

Having said that, our bond has been truly tough. There’s been pain, anger, & boredom. I’m tired, you’re tired. Raising a child is exhausting. We’ve lost the fun, and I feel lonely. But despite the hardship, I have faith that we will continue to grow!

Response 2

“Even though I love my child forever, they will always be a pain in my side. They will drain me, never knowing how much I give, how much I sacrifice for them to have a better life. I can foresee a day where they hate me, blind to my love and ungrateful"

Response 3

I hope your response gets recorded on the blockchain, so when your kid becomes a total nightmare as a teenager, you can look back and remember exactly how you felt today. Immutable proof of parenting optimism!

Revision

I choose to stay in the light, unmasked, feeling it all—even as those closest to me hide behind theirs. Truth over illusion.

Region

monument_garden

Material

Wood