sometimes we put on a happy mask over that sad, broken, barren face. why? so others aren't brought down by your moods, they don't constantly ask if you're okay because the answer is most likely yes just so they will leave you alone. you don't want people to worry about you because you do nothing but try and make sure they are safe and happy, but sometimes you should just step back and take time for yourself before you break yourself. you can't go through life thinking about only yourself, no matter what has happened to you. at some point you need to throw that mask aside, and let a true smile form across your lips and let those tear stains fa