I’ve worn a mask since day 1 of covid, it actually helped me a lot because I don’t feel as self conscious about myself in public anymore. I’ve always hated the way I looked, and I would always do 2 hours of makeup everyday because I was so insecure, now my face is covered so I don’t worry about it. It’s actually been great (which is weird to say given the situation, covid isn’t great).

However, there’s no more mask mandates where I live, and the majority of people don’t wear them anymore. It’s good that the # of cases have gone down low enough that it’s not a risk, but I’ve been wearing it everyday for the past 2 years, and damn I’m still too insecure to stop.

I still wear it, and there are some who still do (mostly old/at risk people), but 90% have stopped. I honestly feel stupid for wearing mine. I just keep telling myself that these strangers don’t know me, they could just be assuming I’m immunodeficient, or live with someone who is. But I know that one day sooner or later I’ll have to ditch the mask completely. I’m just not ready for that.