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The Heavy Mask: Why Inclusive Spaces Still Exhaust You | The Mental Health Conversation
In this episode of The Mental Health Conversation, host Aideen Dickson explores the profound and often overlooked exhaustion that comes from 'performing inclusion' in spaces that are supposedly safe and diverse. This discussion is essential for anyone who has ever felt the need to edit themselves, soften their voice, or hide their true reactions to avoid being labeled 'difficult' or 'too much,' even among friends and allies. We move beyond simple stress management to address the bone-deep fatigue of masking—a survival mechanism built over decades that persists long after the immediate threat…
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