Post by Mosiko Esther (@xteal)

16 October 2026

THE ONES WHO SMILE THROUGH IT ALL ❤️

Some people laugh, but deep inside,
They're fighting battles they choose to hide.
They show up daily, they play their part,
While carrying burdens inside their heart.

They encourage others, they give their best,
But sometimes forget they also need rest.
They listen to stories, they wipe away tears,
Yet nobody asks how they've been for years.

They say, "I'm fine," with a beautiful smile,
While hoping this pain will fade after a while.
They pray in silence, they cry at night,
Then wake up each morning and continue the fight.

So be kind to people, be gentle, be true.
You never know what they're going through.
And if you're the one who's barely holding on,
Remember, dear soul, you are still strong.

A little reminder: You don't always have to be strong. Sometimes, it's okay to rest, to cry, and to admit that life feels heavy. You deserve the same kindness you give to others.

Tell me, have you ever been the person who was hurting inside but still had to smile for everyone else?

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Chinwe Stella: You have said it all, life is not bad of roses all the time, sometimes everywhere go bad, sometimes everything smooth, but in all things we give God the glory

Blesskings: Hmmmm
Sometimes we choose not to look like what we are going through

Ugochukwu Chiamaka: Most times we tend to be strong for the ones we love, we don't always look like what we are going through

Chinenye: You are right my dear

Ibukunoladunni: When you’re down and you realize everyone around is too, you have no choice but to suck it up and be there for them with a smile

Linzkits: Are you a poet

Adeyemi: Awwwww… this post is so sweet…
I’m sure it’s talking about you 🫂🫂🫂🥰🥰🤗🤗.. that’s how sweet people reason 😉😉🥰🤗🤗
So sis..,how are YOU doing, for real ❓

Adebukola Adenike: Hmmm, it's okay to cry and to take a break. But keep going...