How often do you mask your real feelings or true self?
We talk about masking a lot on The Mighty (both the immune-system variety, but also the emotional variety). In the Mighty story below, contributor L.M.B shared this definition, which really hits home: “[Masking] serves as a barrier between myself and the world. It keeps me safe from judgement and harm. What others don’t know won’t hurt me. I already have enough hurt inside, I don’t need any more.”
We’re curious about your experience and frequency of masking — no matter why you do it, how often you do it, or the environment/relationship where it keeps you safest.
📚 P.S. Want to read more on the topic? Read the full story here: The Masks I Wore to Hide From Myself and Others
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