My truth is real.

Anonymous

My little white lie is...
entertainable true crazy weird nightmare unrealistic.

Anonymous

Sledding is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Camilla – Waxhaw

Age 8 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Sydney

Hanging out with Other people of color in college put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Sydney

Being true to myself means being both Black and Agnostic.

Sydney

My truth is I finally embraced being black at age 19.

Sydney

My little white lie is...
Weak family bond Hypocrisy Double standards Favoritism among children/siblings Selfish parents Damaged children.

Sydney

I grew up in a world with lobsters, blueberries, and ocean.

Anonymous

My truth is I matter.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with happiness, strength, and family.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Love, Kindess, and Safeness.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with insanity, saddness, and loneliness.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, fighting, and anger.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with decency, safety, and people to look up to.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Dolls, Barbies, and Toys.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with a loving family circle, resources to support my imagination, and belief in myself.

Anonymous

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

Nadia – Denver

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

Nadia – Denver

Seeing that blue creature is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both CREATIVE and disciplined.

Anonymous

My truth is I do not know.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with grass, sun, and nature.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with exploitation, strength, and generosity.

Anonymous

5 is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Anonymous

Hanging out with non-white friends put a lot of my insecurities to rest.

Anonymous

Being true to myself means being both honest and accepting.

Anonymous

Death is the earliest memory I have of feeling different.

Devin lee Blanton – Hays Kansas

I grew up in a world with Abuse, Degrading, and Sex.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with judgement, competition, and fear.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with love, caring, and money.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Kids, dogs, and cats.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with Kids, dogs, and cats.

Anonymous

I grew up in a world with security, love, and God.

Charlie – Winston-Salem

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

Charlie – Winston-Salem