Being true to myself means being both Honest and Independent.

Carol – Miami

I grew up in a world with alcohol, divorce, and the sixties.

Jonathan – Los Angeles

I grew up in a world with my family, my identity, and my community.

Taaron – Hickory

I grew up in a world with Whites, middle class, and divided.

Anonymous

Third grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Crystal – Grand Blanc

4 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both introspective and afraid.

Anonymous

2 and a half is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with affluent blacks, liberal affluent urban whites, and now live working class..

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both transparent and non-conforming.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both transparent and non-conforming.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Loving, Judgemental, and God fearing.

Anonymous

8 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Honest and Accepting.

Anonymous

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

Alishia – Hampton

My truth is I'm scared of the inevitable..

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
Fearful Scared Ashamed Worthless No good enough Troublesome..

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, pride, and happiness.

Anonymous

8 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with no one put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both aware and present.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both myself before debilitating illnesses and being debilitated..

A. P. – New Orleans

At age 12 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Jamila W – Fort Lauderdale

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

Jamila W – Fort Lauderdale

Being true to myself means being both Alternative and Embracing my roots.

Jamila W – Fort Lauderdale

My truth is I'm not a typical black American.

Jamila W – Fort Lauderdale

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with fear, love, and confusion.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being called the "N"word. I was 7. is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both thoughtful and passionate.

Anonymous

My truth is that I am constantly changing.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both honest and polite.

Deborah – NYC

My little white lie is...
religion is a cloud of deception.

Deborah – NYC