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

Oliver – Brooklyn

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

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

I grew up in a world with secrets, false facades, and white elephants.

Anonymous

Preschool is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Being true to myself means being both Black and Jewish.

Elle Wisnicki – New York

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

Anonymous

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

8 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Happy and Accepting.

Anonymous

Kindegarden is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

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

Age 5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Marie – NYC

Hanging out with black people who are also Jewish put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

13 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

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

Jessica – Sydney

I grew up in a world with God in my home, love, and care.

jackie – milwaukee

I grew up in a world with diversity, culture, and poverty.

Anonymous

6 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both honest and analytical.

Anonymous

My truth is I care deeply for my people.

Anonymous

8 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

My truth is I'm great.

Anonymous