Validated by the Lens

I once ruled the lens as the most photographed woman, but waking up here unraveled a new

reality. Opening the camera, I was instantly transformed: flawless skin,

twinkling eyes, a softened smile—and everyone nodded, "That's better." As I scrolled,

I plunged into a stream of perfection: flawless faces, glowing lights, picture-perfect

existences. It echoed the old world I knew... till I witnessed a young woman erase

her own story. Not for lack of views, but because her image fell short.

My heart sank under the weight of understanding—today, it's not about being seen; it's about being validated.