Moving to Texas is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with respect for culture, a planned community, and affirmation.

Oliver – Brooklyn

College is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Oliver – Brooklyn

Being true to myself means being both intelligent and fun loving.

Oliver – Brooklyn

My truth is I need to work twice as hard to reach my goals.

Oliver – Brooklyn

Camp is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Darcy – New York

Reading in the back of the car is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

The way I look is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Discussing my career plans is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with upper middle class, whites, and was an outsider.

Anonymous

Hearing my Father use the N-word is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both an artist and on the spectrum.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both authentic and opening my mouth about things.

Anonymous

My truth is I am imperfect & that's ok.

Anonymous

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

Alex – New York

I grew up in a world with black, Jewish, and separation.

Elle – New York

I grew up in a world with Black, Jewish, and Separation.

Elle Wisnicki – New York

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

Elle Wisnicki – New York

I grew up in a world with Us, , and Them.

New Jersey

4 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

New Jersey

Hanging out with people I grew up with, after college put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

New Jersey

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Happy and Accepting.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Puerto Ricans, Middle Class, and lots of kids my own age.

Anonymous

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

Deborah – Philadelphia

Being true to myself means being both a feminist and a Jew.

Deborah – Philadelphia

My truth is change is possible.

Deborah – Philadelphia

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

Laura Quiros – Montclair NJ

5th grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Laura Quiros – Montclair NJ

Hanging out with people who also played sports put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Laura Quiros – Montclair NJ

Being true to myself means being both authentic and vulerable.

Laura Quiros – Montclair NJ

My truth is love.

Laura Quiros – Montclair NJ

I grew up in a world with Jews, African Heritage folks, and Latinos.

Benjamin – FLushing, NY

I grew up in a world with Jews, African Heritage folks, and Latinos.

Benjamin – FLushing, NY