Post #3169762
2026-01-24 08:11 UTC
@foolishowl@social.coop @KatyElphinstone@mas.to
On the surface, it would sound logical: I was still working hard on building my own mask in order to survive up until my 20ies, while now I've de-masked a bit but have also become quite proficient at masking/code-switching, so it's become easier to try on other masks.
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@jonoleth@mastodon.social 2026-01-24 10:37
@lizzard@social.tchncs.de @foolishowl@social.coop @KatyElphinstone@mas.to I think it's common for people who mask from a young age to be put off by the idea of being overt about pretending to be someone else. As in, if you're always pretending to be someone you're not, it's really scary to switch masks right in front of others cause it kinda breaks the illusion.