7 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Kate

Hanging out with friend's moms/paternal grandmother put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Kate

Being true to myself means being both authentic and unafraid.

Kate

My truth is my gender and gender roles don't limit me.

Kate

My little white lie is...
PTSD depression sex addiction abuse of women control religion as license to abuse.

Kate

I grew up in a world with loneliness, nature, and fear.

Anonymous

6 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both honest and private.

Anonymous

My truth is I'm depressed and suicidal, but you'd never guess it. I'm "happier" than everyone around me.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
when I smile when I laugh when I tell you I'm happy when I say I'm just tired when I tell you I do love myself when I pretend everything is okay.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

My truth is love.

johnson city

I grew up in a world with resources, privilege, and stigma.

Anonymous

Five is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

My truth is Developing.

Lauren – New York

I grew up in a world with Love, Support, and Tragedy.

Anonymous

Middle school is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with People who didn't know me as a child put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Outgoing and Thoughtful.

Anonymous

My truth is My love of family.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
Depression Anxiety Self counciousness Rule My Life.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with little encouragement, little in general, and little worth.

Jamie – Coos Bay

Hanging out with few people who saw me put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Jamie – Coos Bay

Being true to myself means being both Kind and Strong.

Jamie – Coos Bay

My truth is I am valuable.

Jamie – Coos Bay

My little white lie is...
My Parents Don't Care About Me.

Jamie – Coos Bay

I grew up in a world with little encouragement, few things, and feeling small.

Anonymous

Four is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both kind and strong.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
my parents don't care about me.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with lower-income families, strip malls, and mean kids.

Kayleigh – St. Louis

I grew up in a world with white people, money, and addiction.

ash – lewiston

11 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Nav – Toronto

Being true to myself means being both open and strong.

Nav – Toronto

I grew up in a world with love, support, and dysfunction.

Tori