Episode 3: The Mask That Protected Me

Every man creates a version of himself to survive. The strong one. The silent one. The one who always has it together.

But what happens when that version becomes a mask—and the world only sees the performance?

In this episode of Between Storms, we explore the identities men build to stay safe, accepted, and in control. From father to son, we talk about the emotional cost of pretending, the pressure to perform, and the quiet grief of not feeling known.

We ask:

• Who did you think you had to be growing up?
• What role did you play so well, people still think it’s you?
• And what’s left when the mask starts to crack?

This is a conversation about identity, masculinity, and finally being seen without the armor.

Because healing isn’t becoming someone new—it’s coming home to who you always were.