What Life Gives

Our Masks

*mask*

We are afraid to get hurt. We don't want to be shown as weak. We want people to treat us right so we don't feel left out. We want to fit in.

This is not impossible. You can always be yourself and still fit in or still be treated right. But what do we choose to do? We choose to hide our true hearts from the world and create a mask.

This mask is made to protect our hearts, our pride and our personalities. It works as a filter. It helps us choose the people we want in our lives.

Before you know it you are becoming someone you're not. You are doing things you wouldn't even think of if you were your true self. This mask is doing more than just protect you from the world.

It isn't always what you need. Do you know why?

This mask keeps you from meeting the people who are truly right for you. It lets you be friends with people who's personalities are not even close to being like yours. It builds fake relationships.

This mask doesn't keep you happy. In fact, it takes away your true happiness. So please, be yourself no matter what. And if they don't like who you really are, they don't deserve your love and friendship.

Make the right choices. Your happiness relies on you. Nothing and nobody else.

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