In the evening, when the world quiets down, I can finally take off my mask. Who would have thought that it is the very darkness within me that offers the comfort I need to reveal my true self? I return to who I truly am, unburdened by the roles I must play during the day. At night, when I am alone, I am free. Thoughtfully, I gaze at the mask I’ve set aside and lament the gap between the person I have to be and the one I truly am.
In the darkness, I find the freedom to organize my thoughts and discover paths that lead me closer to my authentic self. Perhaps one day I will find the courage to step out of the darkness and show the world who I truly am. In these quiet moments, I gather strength and hope for the day when I can be just as authentic in the light of day as I am in the safety of the night.
