Member-only storyChloeFollowCode Like A Girl--10ShareNow and then, in the thrumming heart of the crowded city streets or amidst the Boisterous laughter of social events, a question looms large: Am I invisible? It isn’t as much about the inability to be physically seen as it is about the searing pain of feeling overlooked.This isn’t a story of Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak nor a tale of science Fiction. This is the story of you, me, and countless others who grapple with an unseen emotional battle — the quest to be recognized, understood, and valued.The ‘Invisible’ Among UsFirst off, who are the ‘invisible’ people? They aren’t strangers. They’re the ones who pour your coffee every morning, the colleague who always finishes the assignment behind the scenes without a word of appreciation or the friend who listens but whose stories go unheard. They are parents who tirelessly give without expecting a return, only to often face a deafening silence of gratitude.Invisibility doesn’t discriminate. It engulfs anyone who feels unheard, unappreciated, or unnoticed. It’s a sentiment, a state of being, rather than a physical reality.The Culture of RecognitionIn a digital age where likes, shares, and retweets define one’s social standing, where being ‘seen’ often equates to having a boisterous online presence, the subtlety of quiet contribution becomes quickly overshadowed. We’ve bred a culture that measures worth based on vocal recognition, often overlooking the silent pillars holding up the framework.But here’s the truth: just because someone doesn’t speak about their contributions or feelings doesn’t mean they lack them. The quietest people often harbour the most bottomless reservoirs of strength and emotion.The Psychological ImprintThe impact of feeling overlooked goes beyond momentary sadness. Chronic feelings of invisibility can lead to:----10Code Like A GirlLearner. Ambivert. Woman from Tech. Read Non Fiction because Truth is stranger than Fiction. Write about my learnings, leadership, and spirituality.Chloe--10ayşe bilge gündüzinCode Like A Girl--4Python Code NemesisinCode Like A Girl--Chloe--7Connie SonginScrittura--51Verde Curated Lifestyle--1Cappelli, MFA, JD, PhDinMiddle-Pause--110Reza Chowdhury--4OlaOluwa AdeyemoinBrain Labs--11The Bold ItalicinThe Bold Italic--162HelpStatusWritersBlogCareersPrivacyTermsAboutText to speechTeams