taking your hand when I say that unmasking is one of the best thing you can do to heal and be more authentic to yourself. it’s scary, I would know (having pretty severe anxiety and occasional delusions and paranoia), but it’s so important.
there’s so many ways that you can go about it depending on your needs and your circumstances, it probably seems so daunting. it takes baby steps that feel like they take forever. and yes you might screw up, or people might look at you weirdly or say mean and hurtful things.
but the people who care about you will be there to lift you up and help you. and damn is it worth it when even one thing gets accomplished, or when you have the feeling of being light and free and comfortable as yourself, or when you look back and realize, “I did it. there really is a light at the end”
go at your own pace. take breaks when needed. listen to your mind and your body. don’t be afraid to ask for help. you got this. I believe in you. you’re loved just the way you are.
