I grew up in a world with poverty, racism, and perseverance.

Eric – New York City

I grew up in a world with liberty, education, and diversity.

Anonymous

Not relating to others is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both proud of who I am and loving myself.

Anonymous

My truth is not being ashamed or making excuses for who I am.

Anonymous

10 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Sumayyah – Seattle

I grew up in a world with fun, uncertainty, and hypocrisy.

Kiran

I grew up in a world with fun, a bit of sweet uncertainity, and a lot of hypocrisy.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with corn fields, racism, and poor education.

Lor – Raleigh

I grew up in a world with corn fields, racism, and poor education.

Lor – Raleigh

I grew up in a world with guns, violence, and abuse.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Mom, Brother, and friends.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Fakeness, Hate, and Lies.

GOLDIEE – DC

I grew up in a world with Fakeness, Hate, and Lies.

GOLDIEE – DC

Being true to myself means being both Confident and Outgoing.

GOLDIEE – Dc

My truth is Who I really am.

GOLDIEE – Dc

I grew up in a world with Racism, US Navy, and Black people.

Anthony – Atlanta

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

Anthony – Atlanta

Being true to myself means being both Myself and Anyone else.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with whites, racists, and fakes.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Black, Urban, and working.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

My truth is Black elite.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with unnecessary honesty, lies, and judgement.

Vannessa – Saginaw

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

Vannessa – Saginaw

I grew up in a world with diversity, inclusion, and inequity.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with life, cement, and sports.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with neighbors, kindness, and safety.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Kindergarten is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Lana – College Station, TX

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

Lana – College Station, TX

My truth is love.

Lana – College Station, TX

I grew up in a world with blacks, whites, and equality.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with jews, gentiles, and expectations.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with families, love, and strong cultural pride.

Melinda – New York