I worked so hard growing up never to stand out. I wanted to blend right in so I wouldn’t be differentiated and then subjected to scrutiny and ridicule. Never alone, but always amongst others where I could camouflage myself in the crowd. Early on in childhood, I pushed hard to excel and stand out. Then, […]
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Samantha Schell Adaptation, Friendship, mental health, Overcoming Adversity alone, mental health, positivity, rising above, strength, together