I grew up in a world with little money, hope, and noise.

I grew up in a world with love, silence, and secrets.

I grew up in a world with death, violence, and stress.

l – mald

I grew up in a world with poverty, love, and divorce.

Nick – LA

My little white lie is...
my family was ruled by alcohol.

My truth is honesty.

Being true to myself means being both honest and real.

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

1st grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

I grew up in a world with alcohol, arguments , and racism.

I grew up in a world with white, middle class, and neighbors.

I grew up in a world with family, kindness, and order.