How do I hide?

I hide by putting on clothes I don’t feel good in, because they [might] think I look good

I hide by posting only the good things.

I hide by posting the right things.

I hide by only posting in places where I am anonymous.

I hide by controlling the narrative.

I hide when I don’t reach out.

I hide when I stay at the party rather than go home/upstairs and read the book I keep thinking about.

I hide when I say I like the music, but I really don’t.

I hide when I pretend to not be sappy.

I hide when I make small talk.

I hide when I push others away.

I hide when I avoid that phone call.

I hide when I run from rejection.

I hide when I straighten my hair.

I hide when I try to eradicate wrinkles.

I hide when I am worried about their reaction.

I hide when I lie.

I hide when I stretch the truth.

I hide when I play along to fit in.

I hide when I am a different person in different situations.

I hide when I try to seem younger.

I hide when I lash out.

I hide when I redirect the attention.

I hide when I avoid the discomfort.

I hide by staying busy.

I hid by drinking.

I am hiding right now.