Sisters, I Need Some Advice and Maybe a Shoulder

Assalamu alaikum sisters, I could use some words of wisdom and maybe someone to lean on today. Today is one of those heavy days. I’m wearing my hijab and I know exactly who I am beneath it. It really does take strength to keep it on and to show up with purpose every day. I do it for Allah SWT and I’m grateful for that. Every hijabi understands that when we cover, we’re showing one part of ourselves and keeping another more private. The world only sees a slice. Some days that’s comforting. Other days it feels like something beautiful is tucked away with no one to appreciate it yet. I watch sisters who don’t wear the hijab and their beauty is so obvious. People notice them quickly. Conversations start easily. Connections happen faster. Many of them seem to marry sooner because they’re more accessible in a society that judges heavily on first impressions. Meanwhile I hold tight to my deen. I’m thankful for my faith, but sometimes it feels like choosing that path has made the journey to marriage longer and tougher. I remind myself that Allah sees every sacrifice, that nothing is wasted, and that my value isn’t measured by who notices me. Still, I’m human and I can’t help but wonder when my turn will come - when someone will see me for who I am. Is this really the price of staying true to Islam? Any advice, dua, or stories from sisters who’ve felt this would mean a lot. Jazakom Allah khair.