Cakes

 I used to love cakes. Chocolate, mostly. Simple, sweet, easy to love.

Now, I think twice before taking a bite. Not because I’ve stopped liking the taste. I still do. But somewhere along the way, the joy in it got replaced by guilt.

People talk about body image like it’s about filters or magazine covers or influencers. But sometimes, it starts closer. Sometimes, it starts with someone, too close, pointing it out before you even notice it yourself. And not directly through side comments, looks, or the kind of silence that suddenly makes you feel too visible.

It’s not just about food. It becomes about control. Saying no before anyone says something. Acting fine. Smiling through it. And pretending you're unaffected when the truth is, you've memorized every word that made you feel like too much.

Yes, pressure can create diamonds. Everyone loves to say that.
But sometimes pressure doesn’t build anything at all; rather, it breaks.
Sometimes it just takes the fun out of cake.
And makes you feel like being yourself was the mistake in the first place.

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