A lot of us wear masks, and some are so good at it people don't believe it's a mask we are wearing. It might be a permanent smile, extremely high self esteem, or crying in attempt for attention that we crave. I know people that wear all those masks, but its only for the public to see. If you wanna see someone for who they truly are you must catch them off guard and look at them when they don't know you are. I'm not saying hide in the bushes of their home, I'm just saying glance at them when they think they are alone. Chances are you will see them in their natural state, a dormant state where they can't control the mask anymore. They might just be staring off into space but in all actuality they are gaining the inner strength to go back out there and be the person that others need them to be, even it means lying to themselves and others telling them they are just fine.
One of the many reasons I call myself a superhero is not because I can lift a car over my head( I can't), but it is because I've chosen to pick up a cape and a mask and put them both on. My role is to help others with their problems in life and fly off into the sunset to forget about mine. Which is fine because if I incorporate my time with others issues, it is much easier to ignore my own, I think that is why people become therapists to help them remember that there are other people out there who need help, so it will be ok if I don't help myself out. (Once again I want to remind you of the rules of Blog Club because if you ask me if I'm ok I will tell you I am and that will be it.) Everyone needs saving but who saves the heroes of the world. If heroes are saving other heroes then technically aren't doing their job. They're supposed to be helping the helpless, not saving the helpers.
Sometimes circumstances build on each other way to much to put the mask on, and those days are the worst. The feeling is you are numb to the world, can't feel sadness or even joy. You are just numb. Tears don't form, smiles are non-existent, day is just blah, just picture a mask with eyes but no mouth to show expression. It theses days most of all that we must be left alone , because the mask wearers are in a fragile state of mind, because they are not guarded by their usual facial shield of smiles, unicorns, and sunshine. This is also a sign that the mask has been on for way too long, and should be put away at all costs. Constantly lying to yourself and others about how you feel is not only detrimental to yourself, but also others and your relationships with them. I'm not saying throw away the mask completely because we all have days we need to hide ourselves from others, I'm saying keep it in your back pocket or shirt pocket at all times. Because who knows when you will only need it for a little bit.
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