I grew up in a world with beaches, hippies, and music.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with sunshine, palm trees, and flowers.

J – NYC

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

Camp is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Darcy – New York

Eating cheese is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with trees, snow, and lots of white people.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with safety, love, and family.

Anonymous

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

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

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

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

Four years old is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Elle Wisnicki – New York

I grew up in a world with loving parents, strong role models, and kind friends.

Alex – New York

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

New Jersey

I grew up in a world with Diversity, Racism, and Tolerance.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with wealth, privilege, and a lack of race consciousness.

Deborah – Philadelphia

I grew up in a world with wealth, white privilege, and a lack of awareness.

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

I grew up in a world with Jews, blacks, and Latinos.

Anonymous

Being made fun of by my friends is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Alcoholics, Racists, and Squirrels.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, faith, and possibilities.

Marie – NYC

I grew up in a world with family, slurpees, and dirt.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with no tv, hippies, and politics.

Anonymous