Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Authenticity is the bravest form of self-expression Sometimes, the person you thought you knew turns out to be a stranger—not because they've changed, but because they've finally allowed you to see their true colors. It's a revelation, not a transformation. "I didn't change. You just never knew me." This statement speaks to the heart of authenticity and the courage it takes to show one's true self. It's about the masks we wear and the moment we decide to take them...