I grew up in a world with Mario Kart, Reese’s puffs, and The islanders always being shit.

Casey Malloy – Darien

I grew up in a world with bullying, ostracism, and fear.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Love, Family, and Happiness.

Anonymous

looking in the mirror is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Ariyonna – Chicago

I grew up in a world with a body, a head, and a brain.

Anonymous

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

Ariyonna – Chicago

eating chicken is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both a chicken and eating chicken.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with emotional neglect, body shaming, and harsh judgement.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with alcohol, arguments, and racism.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with poverty, love, and divorce.

Nick – LA

I grew up in a world with little money, hope, and noise.

Anonymous

Hanging out with friends, online and real life put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

My truth is I'm gay but my family has no idea.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
closeted comphet insecurity shamed sexualized me.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, family, and resources.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with strong family traditions, education, and an unspoken normalcy.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with religion, hypocrisy, and questions that have gone disregarded.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with religion, hypocrisy, and questions that have gone disregarded.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with religion, hypocrisy, and questions that have been disregarded.

Anonymous

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

mg – fam a lama

I grew up in a world with drugs, alcohol, and unequal opportunities.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, racisms, and tragedy.

Marie – Lopez

I grew up in a world with Arguing, Lies, and Anger.

Peyton

I grew up in a world with secrets, guilt, and repression.

Anonymous

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

Missey – Dallas

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Freedom, Equality, and Luxury.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Dylan, Mom, and Dad.

Jillian

I grew up in a world with Love, Care, and Tidiness.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with disconnect, abuse, and abandonment.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Racism, Poverty, and Support networks.

Jae – Milan

I grew up in a world with Guns, Wild dogs, and Weed smoking cousins.

A smart kid

I grew up in a world with doctors, private school students, and dogs.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous