Mask of Happiness

Pen down a narrative where someone is forced to wear a ‘mask’ of happiness in their relationship to cover their depression.

Depression often pushes individuals to pretend, to put on a ‘happy face’, especially in a relationship, as a way to avoid burdening the other partner or to protect themselves from bias or misunderstanding. Reflect on how this affects the quality and depth of said relationships, and how it influences a person’s social and emotional well-being.