Hanging out with kids from my church put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Melinda – New York

Being true to myself means being both honest and free.

Melinda – New York

I grew up in a world with Rejection, Jealousy, and Secrets.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Lots of kids, In a small town, and Same Friends since kindergarten.

Maggie – Santa Rosa

I grew up in a world with great friends, two-faced people, and amazing parents.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Very few people, Gossiping moms, and The same 60 classmates.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with multiple settings, different opinions, and fortuante individuals.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with A lot of loving people, Germans, and Soldiers.

Stuttgart

I grew up in a world with laughter, family, and lots of pets.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with a decent amount of people, in a small town, and a lot of indifference.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with playing outside, close siblings, and Hannah Montana.

Megan – the Bronx

Going to a new school in 3rd grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Stuttgart

Playing with toy horses is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Stuttgart

Hanging out with my friends, family, and cats put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Poverty, Crime, and A mother's love.

Rachel M. – Portland, ME

I grew up in a world with policing, gun violence, and addiction.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with poverty, ignorance, and wealth.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with christianity, old fashioned, middle class values, and families.

Pete – L.A.

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with racist people, closed minds, and misogyny.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with 5 sisters and 2 parents, aunts and uncles, and musicians and artists.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with A lot of strangers, Responsibility to everyone, and Missionaries.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Love, Sadness, and Joy.

Myriam – San Ramon

Hanging out with Kind and loving put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Myriam – San Ramon

My truth is All, liberating, peace and calm.

Myriam – San Ramon

I grew up in a world with retirees, fenced in back yards, and classism.

Anonymous

5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Africans, Caribbeans, and Central Asians.

Zim – London

My truth is I am a friendly, young man who grew up in south London and has Nigerian roots.

Zim – London

Kindergarden is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Arleigh Haskal – Los Angeles

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, racism, and opportunity.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

my community is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

kevin – oakland

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

Anonymous