After the Mask is a powerful collection of real, emotionally moving stories about how ordinary people around the world found strength, creativity, and hope in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. From a nurse in rural Nigeria to a young coder in Montana, each chapter brings to life deeply human experiences of loss, adaptation, and triumph. Blending storytelling with real-world insight, this book will make you reflect, feel, and see how resilience is born not from perfection, but from persistence. If you're looking for inspiration, healing, or simply a reminder that you're not alone in your journey-this book is for you.