Series 3, Episode 5 - The Age of Performed Vulnerability
Things you didn't know about yourself...
Dec 12, 2025
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Blog Series 3
Episode: 5 - The Age of Performed Vulnerability
Why People Fake Pain for Validation, and How to Stay Real in a World Obsessed With Attention
A blog made for the deep thinkers, for those who want clarity amidst the chaos, who’s looking for peace among the showoffs, and for those who prefer authenticity over fake applause.
We live in a strange era, one where pain has become a currency.
The more broken you look, the more applause you receive. The sadder your story sounds, the more comments, hearts, and reposts you collect. Somewhere along the way, vulnerability a sacred, human, spiritual state got turned into a performance stage. People now rehearse their trauma like actors preparing for a role they never truly lived.
And the saddest part?
Authentic pain gets drowned in the noise of performed sorrow.
THE RISE OF FAKE FRAGILITY
Let’s tell a quick story, one you’ve probably witnessed in real life.
There’s this girl named Sarah. Smart. Capable. Loved. But her posts? “Life is meaningless.” “I’m broken.” “No one cares.”
People rush into her comments: “Stay strong ❤️.” “You’re so brave for sharing this.” “Sending prayers.”
She replies to every comment within seconds. The next day she shares a post with the caption: “Healing vibes.”
The problem isn’t that she’s sad. The problem is she isn’t.
She’s addicted to the response, not the healing. She’s hooked to the dopamine, not the growth.
Modern psychology calls this Validation-Seeking Vulnerability, the habit of exaggerating struggles to feel seen. Not because someone is truly hurting, but because it’s the fastest way to be noticed.
Before You Go
If you feel stuck right now, it’s not because you’re incapable. It’s because the world has layered you with comfort, clutter, and emotional baggage.
Peel those layers off.
Return to the version of you that was hungry. Focused. Clear. Aligned. Disciplined.
That version of you is still here.
You just need to remove everything that has been burying them alive. And that’s what we are trying to do with these contents. Join us now, and see how your life unfolds.
