The Mask We Wear For as long as I can remember, I’ve trained myself to look fine — even when I wasn’t. Like many people dealing with anxiety, high-functioning depression, or emotional overwhelm, I became skilled at hiding what I truly felt. This facade became my armor, a way to navigate the world without revealing the turmoil that brewed beneath the surface. The Cost of Concealment While this ability to mask my emotions allowed me to function in daily life, it came at a sign