We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted a cross section of those responses below.
Tara Twal
“You are too much” is a phrase I still wish I could un-hear at times. I was a very self conscious child, and growing up, I was completely convinced my personality was too overwhelming for everyone. The truth is that for some, it absolutely was. I just wish younger me realized that it never really mattered. Read more>>
Kyle Morgan
As a child I use to believe that my environment can hold me back. Now I know that even if I was in a jungle, in about a month I’d be the king within there. No longer do I believe anything outside of me holds power over me. Read more>>
Christian J. Williams
To be honest, growing up, I never saw myself as ‘talented’ per se. I was not a star athlete, I didn’t play any instruments, etc. I knew that I was smart, but I didn’t think that this necessarily constituted ‘talent’. As I have gotten older and become a man, I realized just how talented I actually am. Read more>>
Kaytee Gillis
After reading this question, I immediately thought of the shame and self-blame that I lived with throughout my childhood. As I mentioned, I grew up in a highly dysfunctional and traumatic family, where I was often scapegoated and blamed as the source of my parents’ ongoing conflicts. When I was a child, my family went to family therapy for one session. Read more>>
