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Fear of revealing true selves
American writer and poet Maya Angelou expressed her fear that others might discover she is not the perfect personality portrayed by the media, and that her success is not evidence of her true talent. She reveals her concern that the image people have of her might change once reality exposes her vulnerabilities and dependency on others, especially since she wears masks of strength and happiness to cover up. She emphasizes that protecting her image in front of others becomes a greater priority than life itself, leading to an unhealthy relationship where we fear others' loss of respect if they truly knew us. Over time, this mask transforms into an internal protective mechanism, which harms our mental health and hinders our honesty with ourselves.
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