Noticing how hiding your true self can feel heavy or lonely.
Exploring why someone might hide a part of who they are.
Considering how it feels to be your true self with trusted friends.
Thinking about how a kind friend can help you feel at ease.
Exploring how being honest about yourself can feel scary and brave.
At night, Fiona is resting inside a windmill. Donkey comes in and is surprised to find that Fiona has become an ogre. Fiona explains that a childhood curse turns her into an ogre every night. She has kept this secret hidden and feels embarrassed about her night form. Fiona asks Donkey to keep the secret from Shrek. In the morning, Fiona decides to tell Shrek.
• What did you notice about how Fiona felt when Donkey saw her true form?
• Why do you think she felt this way?
• How did Donkey react when he learned Fiona's secret?
• Have you ever kept a part of yourself hidden from other people?
• How do you feel when a friend accepts you for who you are?
• Who is someone you trust with how you really feel?
• What might help someone who is scared to share their true self?
• What helps you feel safe enough to be your true self around others?
• What is a kind way to respond when a friend is honest about who they really are?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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