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.
Sophia Parker
It can be a bit sad for me to think about some of the core beliefs I had about myself as a child. They are not beliefs that foster confidence and self-love – something that I think is so important for children especially. Read More>>
Daniel Gowans
Honestly, probably just coming to terms with the fact that whatever we do in this life is ultimately going to fade away into nothing at some point. Read More>>
Anaija Head
As a child growing up in a Muslim household, I believed that as a Muslim woman, especially one who wears the hijab, I needed to present myself as the perfect child. I felt pressure to uphold stereotypes of what a Muslim girl was supposed to look like, not only well behaved and well mannered, but also quiet and restrained. Read More>>
Portia Williams
I believed that I was too shy and intimidated to do anything as far as acting and showing off my talents confidently in front of people. I would get in my own head and talk myself out of doing things I wanted to do or try out. Read More>>
Gina Casazza
As a kid, I believed I didn’t belong anywhere. I always felt like I was on the outside, even when I was surrounded by people. The funny thing is, I actually liked being different. I dressed differently, I thought differently, and I stood out. Read More>>
