Hiding Is Exhausting

A mixed bag of contemplations about staying true to ourselves and our visions

Hiding is exhausting. Pretending, minimizing experiences, constantly editing ourselves, performing, and surviving, take a toll. These are all examples of a larger reality we've all learned to live with, hiding our whole selves from others.

We've been taught to always present our best sides, our highlight reel, and conceal the rest. The fear of not being …