I grew up in a world with Drugs, Racism, and "Police".

jordy – hampton

I grew up in a world with A single mom, Poverty, and Homelessness.

Anonymous

Being teased by the neighbors is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with my family, other ethnic groups, and other races.

MS

I grew up in a world with food insecurity, bugs, and stress.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Lol, Lmao, and Haha.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Sexism, Politics, and Sports.

Anonymous

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

Tangj – Dallas

I grew up in a world with parents, Safe, and Provided.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with caring parents, love, and support.

Jackie

age 7 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Jackie

Being true to myself means being both honest and self-reflective.

Jackie

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Strong Discipline, Working, and Little money.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Family, Friends, and Chavs.

Molly

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

Anonymous

My cousin dying is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with dogs, aunts, and swimming.

Shelby

I grew up in a world with Family all over the world, A rural landscape, and A loving alcoholic mother.

Anonymous

Having a friend come for dinner is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Religion, Rules, and Judgement.

Emily

15 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Emily

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with food, egg, and foos.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with mountains and rivers, wild diverse grown-ups, and lots of ragtag children.

Rachel Neumann – Oakland, California

I grew up in a world with siblings, privilege, and secrets.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Morals, Love, and Community.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Ghost in the Graveyard, music, and culture.

Stina – Chicago

I grew up in a world with my mom, dad, and sisters.

The – Leaders

I grew up in a world with a big family, lots of love, and lots of openess.

jacklyn

I grew up in a world with a mom, a dad, and a brother.

emersen – baltimore

I grew up in a world with Death, More death, and Lots of death.

Yeet – Yanny

I grew up in a world with a dad, a war, and secret.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with poverty, drugs, and Chaos.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with heterosexual parents, siblings, and mainly white neighbors.

Anonymous