Dare to Be Different. Thrive to Be You.

This blog is a celebration of difference, a slightly different guide to personal development, and a place to discover how self-care and self-acceptance also work. Here, you’ll find honest stories and deeper understanding to help you thrive personally, socially, and spiritually. I don’t offer you quick fixes. Just real growth on your own terms.

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Weird Against My Will

One of the deepest traumas in my life is feeling like I’m always ‘too much.’ My thoughts, my needs, my very self. It’s not a made-up sentiment; it’s rooted in years of being reminded that my authenticity is ‘too weird’ or ‘too much.’ Whether I’m socialising, managing relationships, or simply trying to cope, the message I get is clear: I don’t fit.

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