I grew up in a world with good friends, fighting parents, and a dead brother.

David

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

Sara – Charleston

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

Sara – Charleston

Being true to myself means being both honest and open.

Sara – Charleston

I grew up in a world with a white mother, a Native father, and no idea I was biracial..

Anonymous

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

RK – Annapolis

Being true to myself means being both honest and loving.

RK – Annapolis

My little white lie is...
I don't always tell others I'm biracial because I'm white-passing and don't want look at methem to as yet another Rachel Dolezal ..

Anonymous

My truth is liberating.

RK – Annapolis

My little white lie is...
jesus was white and science invalid.

RK – Annapolis

I grew up in a world with my parents, friends, and bullies.

Hannah Brooks – Charlotte

preschool is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

gainesville

I was in ESL in kindergarten is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Recognizing my heritage and Acknowledging my privilege.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with white supremacy, no self knowledge, and a family who can't communicate.

Robyn – Cincinnati

I grew up in a world with Ducks, boys, and farms.

Sara – Tampa

I grew up in a world with love, inferiority, and invisibility.

Summer – Detroit

10 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Summer – Detroit

Being true to myself means being both a dreamer and a realist.

Summer – Detroit

Being true to myself means being both Latina and White.

CHRISTINA PHARES

Being true to myself means being both emotional and open.

Alison – Brooklyn

My truth is childhood poverty scarred me.

Alison – Brooklyn

My little white lie is...
I am a high school dropout.

Alison – Brooklyn

I grew up in a world with Pride, Hard work, and Diversity.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Concrete, my brothers, and Cats.

Brandy – Pasadena

At age 5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Brandy – Pasadena

I grew up in a world with safety, fun, and stability.

Anonymous

2nd grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with the cool kids put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Advocating for others and Forgiving myself when overwhelmed.

Anonymous

My truth is Acceptance and perseverance.

Anonymous

Struggling in middle school is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Singing Christmas Carols is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

MS