The silences behind the screen

Scrolling through our phones, we almost always come across glamorous photos of our friends: a fancy dinner, a sunny vacation, or radiant, flawless smiles. But how many of us ever ask ourselves: Why is life so vibrant around us, while we struggle with worries, unhealed wounds, and loneliness that we sometimes can't share with anyone?

Perhaps the pressure to "look good" on social media has inadvertently created a glass cage, where most people only dare to display the most beautiful aspects. If you've ever felt tired of the race for "likes," try opening the pages of *Things I Don't Post on Social Media* – a silent friend that will help you find your way back to yourself.

Chrissy Stockton's book isn't a collection of dogmatic theories about how to live. It's more like a personal diary, imbued with a feminine and contemporary feel, exposing the "dark areas" we often choose to hide behind filters. It's a candid account of failed relationships, feelings of being left behind when witnessing others' success, and vague fears about the future. The author doesn't tell stories to boast; she tells them to heal. Stepping into the quiet moments behind the screen, with all the contradictions, weaknesses, and fragility, readers will join Stockton in learning to bravely confront their imperfections.

The most profound humanistic value the work offers is empathy. Its impact doesn't lie in lofty philosophies, but in these emotional "touches." By reading, each person learns to love themselves, to appreciate both stormy days and peaceful moments. "Social media gives us a sense of connection, but it can also make us lonelier than ever." This quote serves as a wake-up call about our dependence on the virtual world . We are constantly searching for connections from afar, forgetting to connect with our own hearts. Books remind us not to let the dazzling images on social media make us feel insignificant. On the contrary, every pain, every unfinished story has its own beauty. Books are tools to help us live more beautifully, more authentically, in a world full of glitz and glamour.

Phuong Dung

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/van-hoa/202604/nhung-khoang-lang-phia-sau-man-hinh-8d20469/