The Day the Mask Fell: Nico & Cash's Story

Nico & Cash: A Workbook on Belonging, Boundaries, and True Connection

This workbook invites you into the story of Nico and Cash, two parts of the Self shaped by survival, yet yearning for something deeper. Nico adapts, shifting to fit in, terrified that her true self is “too much.” Cash provides, carrying the weight of others, afraid she is worthless unless she is needed.

Their journey uncovers what many of us carry: friendships that look full but feel empty, relationships where we are laughed at, used, or unseen. Through guided storytelling, journal prompts, and practical exercises, this workbook helps you recognize the masks you wear, the burdens you carry, and the truth of what you actually deserve. It is about creating balance, where authenticity and boundaries live side by side.

By working with Nico and Cash, you will learn how to:

• Identify the patterns of fake belonging and over-responsibility.
• Set small but powerful boundaries without guilt.
• Practice showing up without masks or over-giving.
• Reimagine friendship as a space of mutual care and honesty.

Healing begins when we stop settling for being used or hidden and start choosing connection that is real. This workbook is your guide back to friendships and to parts of yourself that feel steady, true, and free.