What lies beneath the masks I wear
7 min readOct 20, 2023
Masks.
Why do I wear a mask?
To fit within the social constructs of the society we created, one made with a set of rules, written and unspoken.
On a day-to-day basis, these masks help me fit in, navigate the system, and for the most part succeed and thrive.
Some masks are simple. I need to check out at the grocery store. I put on a smile, I say hi, swipe my credit card, and move on with my day.