Representative

Your representative, in today’s challenge, is defined as “a mask you wear or a front you put on to keep up an image that’s not authentically you.”

My representative is Ms. Perfectionist. She’s always well put together on the outside. She always puts on a brave face, no matter what’s going on in her life. If someone asks how she’s doing — even if the person is someone who she can confide in — she’s “fine” or “okay.” She likes to pretend everything is perfect when dealing with other people and sometimes, even herself.

She felt it was necessary to “be perfect” because she always felt like that was expected of her. But, now, she’s learning that she doesn’t have to wear that mask. She’s not perfect, and that’s okay. She’s a beautifully flawed individual, and the women she longs to inspire will learn best from her experiences and imperfections.

Yes, she thinks it’s time to take the off mask, and embrace herself fully.