The Masks Men Wear: What They Are, What They Cost, and What’s Underneath
The masks men wear are protective identities — versions of themselves constructed early in life to manage difficult environments, earn approval, or avoid pain. The most common include the Provider, the Stoic, the Achiever, the Joker, the Angry One, and the Helper. Each mask protects something genuine and vulnerable underneath — shame, fear, grief, or […]