The Beach Was Beautiful. I Wasn’t Okay

Everyone posts the turquoise water, the limestone cliffs, the perfect sunsets. I took those photos too, but I never posted the one where I sat on the sand, staring at my phone, feeling more alone than I had in months. Palawan was supposed to be an escape—something to prove I could do this on my own. But I kept thinking about the people I wanted to share it with, and how I couldn’t reach them. I smiled for the camera, then checked my messages again. No new notifications. Travel didn’t fix the ache. It just gave it a better view. #Travel #SoloTravelTruth #PostTripReality