Beyond the screen: The hidden truths of our social media lives

Vijay Garg
Social media is a tool to make life more connected and interesting, it is not a measure  to judge worth and success of family and friends
Ever since social media sneaked into our lives, we have made it a shelf to display our lives’ wares. We paint our digital walls with milestones, memories, smiles, and sorrows. It’s a vibrant collage of life’s varied hues, yet what we post is often a curated version of reality. The smiles are brighter, the love is deeper, the vacations are grander, and the heartbreaks are more dramatic. But behind this veneer of filtered perfection, the raw and unfiltered truth often lurks quietly, hidden from the world’s gaze.
For a month, I posted pictures from my holiday—pristine landscapes, cheerful meals, and stylish getups—giving the impression that I was the happiest and luckiest person on earth. From the outside, it looked like life was a seamless tapestry of joy and contentment. But behind each post was a personal battle being waged in silence. While my timeline radiated unbridled joy, I was working on myself to remedy a tough health challenge. Why did I choose to post happy pictures when my reality was tumultuous? (To be contd)