For many who grew up in unsafe or unpredictable homes, wearing a mask became a form of protection.
Maybe you learned to be the strong one, the helper, or the easygoing one—whatever kept you accepted or out of trouble.
Over time, it can be hard to tell where the mask ends and the real you begins. Healing is about gently reconnecting with the self that’s been hiding underneath.
Which of these feels closest to your experience? Share in the comments what helps you feel safe enough to be more authentic.
Tim Fletcher
For many who grew up in unsafe or unpredictable homes, wearing a mask became a form of protection.
Maybe you learned to be the strong one, the helper, or the easygoing one—whatever kept you accepted or out of trouble.
Over time, it can be hard to tell where the mask ends and the real you begins. Healing is about gently reconnecting with the self that’s been hiding underneath.
Which of these feels closest to your experience? Share in the comments what helps you feel safe enough to be more authentic.
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