The mask we wear is not the issue. It is not knowing it’s on that can effect our well-being.

Family caregivers can have a several masks to hide and protect ourselves. We can wear a mask that helps our fear, perhaps another one our vulnerabilities. However, regardless of our masks we have darn good idea of who we really are under them. 

If we’re not honest with ourselves, the dissonance between the two can lead to emotional upheaval.