To avoid unwanted attention, I would evade all opportunities to display my creativity, talents, and passions. Eventually, my vision of what these were began to fade.
*W h i s p e r*
*Whisper*
Every night, I feel asleep searching for an answer...
Who am I? What do I love?
Catch the rainbow! Taste the rainbow!
We arrived at our new home, and though my family seemed to be adjusting well, I still felt empty.
Shocked that I had found friends who appreciated me for me, something in me began to change.
No longer did I feel isolated. I felt loved by others and by myself. These people allowed me to express my individuality without judgment.