The Avatar Paradox

Everyone thinks you have it together. Confident. Capable. The one others lean on. But behind the mask? You feel like a fraud. You built this version of yourself so well that even you forgot what's underneath. The Avatar gets the praise, handles the pressure, shows up when needed. But the real you the one with doubts, fears, and cracks stays hidden. The exhausting part isn't performing. It's knowing the applause isn't really for you. It's for the mask. And you're terrified of what happens when it slips.