Being true to myself means being both confident and proud.

Arleigh Haskal – Los Angeles

My truth is cool.

Arleigh Haskal – Los Angeles

15 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both faithful and righteous.

Anonymous

My truth is of value.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Elementary School is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Strong, Black, and hurting.

Anonymous

15 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with whites, blacks, and my family.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with working class people, Mexicans, and white ethnics.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with dogs, cats, and lizards.

Emily – Chapel Hill

5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with a poor community, rich white kids in school, and a minority identity.

Kathryn – Anchorage

I grew up in a world with money, power, and privilege.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Self actualized and Strong.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both merciful and tough.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with circumstance, love, and anger.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both merciful and prideful.

Anonymous

My truth is I feel like an alien amongst everyone.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with tumultuous change, white supremacy on steroids, and family secrets and community denial.

Debbie Vermaat – Haddonfield, New Jersey

Hanging out with a white aspiring allies group put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Debbie Vermaat – Haddonfield, New Jersey

Being true to myself means being both Open and Honest.

Debbie Vermaat – Haddonfield, New Jersey

My truth is I have to look back to move forward with purpose.

Debbie Vermaat – Haddonfield, New Jersey

I grew up in a world with blacks, women, and men.

N – New York

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

Zahra – Philadelphia

Being true to myself means being both woman and of the African diaspora.

Zahra – Philadelphia

Hanging out with people who demanded change put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both confident and independent.

Anonymous

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

Ava – Philadelphia

11 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Ava – Philadelphia

Hanging out with others like me put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Ava – Philadelphia