Camouflage Quote by Sidney Jourard

“We camouflage our true being before others to protect ourselves against criticism or rejection. This protection comes at a steep price... we are misunderstood. When we are misunderstood, especially by family and friends, we join the 'lonely crowd.' Worse... we tend to lose touch with our real selves.”

Sidney Jourard

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Camouflage Criticism Crowds Family and friends Friendship Identity Lonely Loses Misunderstood Protect Protection Real Real self Rejection Self Steep Understanding

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