When ‘I’m Fine’ Wasn’t the Truth. The Cost of Pretending I Was Okay

Send me a message via text or voicemail!I told people I was fine for years. The truth was, pretending came at a cost I didn’t understand yet.In this solo episode, I share a season I don’t talk about often. The years I spent teaching while quietly questioning my purpose, failing my Praxis exams (8 times), and believing the lie that I wasn’t enough. I wore the mask well, but underneath it, I was exhausted and unsure of who I really was.This episode is about what it felt like to keep that mask on and what finally helped me take it off. I talk honestly about self-doubt, the pressure to prove myself, and how Scripture slowly reshaped the story I was telling myself.This isn’t about Halloween costumes. It’s about the real masks we wear to survive seasons we don’t understand yet.If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” when you weren’t, or felt disconnected from who God created you to be, this conversation is an invitation to unmask gently and remember the truth about who you are.____________________________🗒️  Resources talked about in the episode: ❤️💙💚💛 Insights Discovery Assessment: https://www.insights.com/us/🎙️  Mel Robbins Podcast Episode 329 with Dr.Todd Rose https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-one-research-study-will-change-how-you-think-about/id1646101002?i=1000728615600 📖 Scriptures mentioned: Romans 12:2 Ephesians 6:112 Corinthians 10:5Psalm 139:14Psalm 119:9-16Support the show🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/ and stay connected! 🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger 🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay