I grew up in a world with restrictions, hypocracy, and entitlement.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with poverty, racism, and perseverance.

Eric – New York City

I grew up in a world with Middle class, Puerto Ricans, and a desire to get the heck out.

Anonymous

Confinement is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with My family, My identity, and My truth.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both proud of who I am and loving myself.

Anonymous

My truth is not being ashamed or making excuses for who I am.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both authentic and vulnerable.

Dee – Minneapolis

I grew up in a world with Understanding, Love, and Patience.

Sumayyah – Seattle

I grew up in a world with fun, uncertainty, and hypocrisy.

Kiran

I grew up in a world with fun, a bit of sweet uncertainity, and a lot of hypocrisy.

Anonymous

Having doubts about my sexuality is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with a certain senior student from school put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Kiran

Being true to myself means being both self-respecting and careful.

Kiran

My truth is a spectrum, and not a single point.

Kiran

I grew up in a world with Lots of kids, Routine, and Chaous.

Heather

Hanging out with 2 friends at a time put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Heather

My truth is To one day find peace.

Heather

I grew up in a world with guns, violence, and abuse.

Anonymous

Teenage years is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

GOLDIEE – Dc

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

GOLDIEE – Dc

Being true to myself means being both Confident and Outgoing.

GOLDIEE – Dc

My truth is Who I really am.

GOLDIEE – Dc

I grew up in a world with Racism, US Navy, and Black people.

Anthony – Atlanta

Going to the movies in Selma, AL is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anthony – Atlanta

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

Anthony – Atlanta

Being true to myself means being both honest and speaking what's on my mind.

Anthony – Atlanta

My truth is What you see.

Anthony – Atlanta

Being true to myself means being both Myself and Anyone else.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with whites, racists, and fakes.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Black, Urban, and working.

Anonymous

My truth is Black elite.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with unnecessary honesty, lies, and judgement.

Vannessa – Saginaw

My truth is My own future, with my own choices.

Vannessa – Saginaw