Globally, in recent times, the news of depression, increasing burden of mental health disorders and domestic violence has become a recurring decimal. Before any final meltdown in an individual, are there signs? Do they know? Those of us around them, do we “truly” see them? Do we not? If we do not see them for what they “truly” are, why? Are they wearing a “mask” or are we just not looking deep enough – or on the flip side, could it be a combination of both?

Questions, questions and yet more questions! Thankfully, on this motivational platform, we have found some people who are taking action. They are seeking answers. They are not only brave enough to unmask the many “masks” in our societies, but they are also creating interventions to bury these “masks”.

The “Words” Behind the “Mask”- Okwuí Mask Scheme

The Mask…..

A lady walked into a party, she looked so beautiful. Her red stiletto shoes said it all; it radiated her societal status and wealth. Her face sparkled from her natural beauty intertwined with the expert output from the magical hands of an expensive makeup artist. As she smiled, I swore I saw pain in her eyes………. I could only see the pain because I looked a little harder.