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The Exhaustion of Masking: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self | The Healing Life
In this episode of The Healing Life, host Jemma Butler explores the profound and often invisible exhaustion caused by 'masking'—the act of hiding one's authentic self to fit into social or professional spaces. This guide is designed for individuals who feel perpetually drained after social interactions, those navigating neurodivergence, chronic illness, or marginalized identities, and anyone seeking to understand why they feel emotionally depleted despite not engaging in physical labor. We define masking not just as hiding flaws, but as the constant cognitive load of scanning rooms for…
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