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Behind the Smile

By Rob Goddard

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Behind the Smile

By Rob Goddard

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We all wear masks. They protect us.They help us fit in. But they don't define us.Growing up as a gay kid in a small town, Rob Goddard learned early on that survival meant adaptation. The Mask of Conformity ensured he blended in, avoiding scrutiny. Later, as he navigated the unpredictability of an alcoholic parent, the Mask of the Rescuer became a shield against pain. Throughout his life, the Mask of Approval made him seek validation, molding himself to fit the expectations of others.As life continued, the Mask of Independence taught him to rely on no one but himself. And when the weight of it all became too much, the Mask of Normalcy allowed him to pretend everything was fine, even when it wasn't.But with every challenge-uncertainty, loss, grief-he added more masks, each one promising protection but slowly eroding his true self. Until one day, he realized: the masks he wore to survive were suffocating the person he was meant to be.Through raw personal stories, powerful insights, and deep reflection, Behind the Smile invites you to:Recognize the masks you wear and why you wear themUnderstand when they serve you and when they hold you backRedefine vulnerability as a source of strengthLet go of unrealistic expectations and the need to fit inBuild deeper, more meaningful connectionsLive with unapologetic authenticity
The time has come to shed the masks that no longer serve you.Step into the most unfiltered, liberated version of you-because your healing and transformation begin now.
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Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
408
Release Date:
2025-05-21
Publication Date:
2025-05-21
Publisher:
Dean Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
064893862X
ISBN13:
9780648938620
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
692 g
Height:
156 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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