We all think we’re being real—whether in public or in private—but the deeper challenge is questioning whether we truly know our real selves at all. In any case, even when we know ourselves we might face various pressures that push us to fit in or not cause trouble – so even the most well-intentioned person might struggle to always be 100% real in public. Sometimes the simplest questions are actually the most complex. Thankfully, we have some wonderful members of the community who offered to share their thoughts on this challenging question.
Amanda Pero
Definitely. I’m a soft heart with a bit of a rough-around-the-edges personality, and I don’t try to tone that down just to be more easily digestible. I love being open and honest. I don’t take anything off the table. One thing that I stand by is that the human experience is not scandalous. No one is alone in anything… TMI? More like Tell Me Immediately. Read more >>>
Lisyanet Rodriguez
Yes — always. The face I present to the world isn’t a mask but a practiced truth: shaped by memory, made by my hands, and offered without apology. Read more >>>
Stefan Amali
Me and my therapist actually talk about this a lot in our sessions but definitely not. On the surface some see me as an arrogant, narcissist who is nothing more than a glorified middle man. To some, I am a creative super hero with a good heart, who is poised to become one of the most powerful entertainment moguls the Caribbean has ever seen. Read more >>>
