I grew up in a world with sorrow, hatred, and pain.

Anonymous

7 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with white, privileged, and republican.

Jared – Commack

I grew up in a world with Pizza Factory, lakes, and late night shenanigans.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with friends, family, and fun.

beth

I grew up in a world with People, Food, and School.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with My Truth, My Identinty, and my Community.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Honestly, Love, and Comfortable.

Ilene – Lincoln

I grew up in a world with my truth, my family, and my community.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Secrets, Racism, and Abuse.

Anonymous

Camp is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

My truth is open.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with violence, racism, and homophobia.

Anonymous

fourth grade is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with lower income, white suburbia, and country music.

Crystal – ODwyer

5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Crystal – ODwyer

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

Crystal – ODwyer

Being true to myself means being both honest and vulnerable.

Crystal – ODwyer

My truth is i have no idea what i will do in retirement.

Crystal – ODwyer

I grew up in a world with lack, no direction, and an not enough information.

tia – chicago

I grew up in a world with my family, my identity, and my race.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Stories, Familial support, and Awkwardness.

Abby

5. My cousin got me a short haircut. is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Abby

Hanging out with Messy, flawed, smart, funny folks put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Abby

Being true to myself means being both Real. Gently calling it as it is and Empathic. Give a moment’s comfort.

Abby

My truth is Everyone wants the same things. Hang on and be kind.

Abby

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

Jo – Brooklyn

Being true to myself means being both authentic and setting boundaries.

Jo – Brooklyn

Being Jewish in public school is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both Jewish and seen.

Anonymous

My truth is minority cultures must be celebrated.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
my heart is not broken enough.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with people, malls, and Tv.

caroline – richmond

5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Mariam – Gori

Being true to myself means being both Kind and Loyal.

Mariam – Gori