Know the rules. And know when to break them.
On the outside, I’ve always looked like I had things under control. I was raised in a secure and predictable environment. But I haven’t always felt safe on the inside.
Being accepted has always been a thing for me.
As a teenager, I felt like I didn’t belong. At times, I was happy—and almost care free. But my biggest challenge has been allowing myself to be the person I am, instead of wanting what I thought others “had”.
Feeling different has held me back, and for most of my life, I’ve hidden what makes me standout. But…