Beyond the Mask

It’s kind of hard to believe that some one who has written two autobiographies may have a hard time with sharing her “true” self with others – but – it is definitely a reality. Until just recently, I realized that deep down inside, the reason that I didn’t feel comfortable with sharing, “Terri Lynette” with everyone, was because of fear of rejection. Terry (my husband) has seen the “real deal” for years!! But, Terry is one of the people in my circle that I knew would accept me unconditionally. Little by little, I gained the confidence to show more and more of my true personality to others and much to my surprise, Terry is not the only person that can deal with my sharp wit and “moody” temperament. I also discovered that I am still quite the comedienne and fun to be around!! There is liberty when you don’t have to adjust your behavior every time you change your environment!