When the Mask Slips: The Radical Act of Letting Yourself Be Seen
We’ve all been taught to “keep it together.” But what if healing begins the moment we don’t?
In this week’s emotional wellness piece, Darnell “DJ Connect” Washington opens up about the mask he wore for survival — and the day it finally cracked.
From foster care to breakdown to breakthrough, Darnell explores:
- Why vulnerability is not weakness, but resistance
- How emotional honesty saved his life
- And what it really means to be witnessed, not fixed
💬 What mask have you outgrown — and what did it cost you to wear it? No right answers. Just real talk. 🗣️💜
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