Masking Masking is the act of suppressing parts of ourselves to “blend in” or meet social expectations. Masking is something many people do, but for
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Living Behind the Mask: When Silence Feels Safer Than Speaking
When Silence Feels Safer Than Speaking Most days at work, I feel like I’m holding myself back. It’s not that I don’t have thoughts, ideas,
When the System Gaslights You
When You’re the One Who Sees Clearly in a System That Pretends Not to Know There’s a type of professional warfare that doesn’t look like
How Spiritually Gifted Professionals Are Misused In Toxic Systems
Some of us walk into workplaces not just as professionals, but as seers. We sense what isn’t said. we feel what’s being hidden. We carry
When Inclusion Is Just Performance: The Harm in Selective Allyship
Some people wear inclusion like a badge—polished, visible, and easy to remove when the moment passes. They talk about acceptance, understanding, and neurodiversity when the
When Your Silence Offends Them
Lately, I’ve noticed something strange—my quietness unsettles my coworkers. Not because I’m giving anyone the cold shoulder, not because I’m in a mood, but simply
My Voice Unchained 