I grew up in a world with My family, Identity, and Race.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with sorrow, hatred, and pain.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Pizza Factory, lakes, and late night shenanigans.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with one parent, male dominant, and food in a box or a can.

Joan – Olkando

I grew up in a world with friends, family, and fun.

beth

I grew up in a world with People, Food, and School.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with My Truth, My Identinty, and my Community.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with white people, Indian people, and Black people.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Honestly, Love, and Comfortable.

Ilene – Lincoln

I grew up in a world with No fun, No friends, and A stupid sister.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with my truth, my family, and my community.

Anonymous

Hanging out with friends put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with violence, racism, and homophobia.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with a big family, lots of animals, and in a small city.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Stories, Familial support, and Awkwardness.

Abby

Hanging out with Messy, flawed, smart, funny folks put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Abby

My truth is Everyone wants the same things. Hang on and be kind.

Abby

I grew up in a world with family, religion, and standards.

Jo – Brooklyn

Moving to Fords, NJ in 5th grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Jo – Brooklyn

Hanging out with christians put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Jo – Brooklyn

I grew up in a world with privilege, kindness, and diversity.

Anonymous

Being Jewish in public school is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with friends at Jewish camp put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Jewish and seen.

Anonymous

Hanging out with Greedy and selfish put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Mariam – Gori

My little white lie is...
Kind Loyal Normal Sweetie Happy Unproductive.

Mariam – Gori

Hanging out with German people put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with black people, white looking black people, and black people.

Anonymous

Hanging out with friends put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Kay – Chicago

I grew up in a world with cars, bikes, and cycles.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with farms, professors, and shops.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Adoptive parents, Mostly white people, and Sports.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with A large extended family, Lived on a farm, and Lived in a rural community.

Kristal Ehrhardt

I grew up in a world with a mother, no father, and few friends.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Love, Warmth, and Heartbreak.

SJ