What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?

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.

LateNightCreator

That I had to shrink myself to fit people’s comfort. That my life circumstances were all that I’d obtain in life. That I had To people please to be loved. That I had to let go of every single awkward thing about myself to fit in. Read more >>>

Greg Lewis

Growing up I thought there were limits to how far you could go. I grew up in a small family where my parents or siblings didn’t have much access or resources to anything. I am a first generation college student and the first person to graduate with my college degree in my family. My family is very loving and supportive. Read more >>>

Zoe Bayani

I believed that I was going to get possessed by a ghost girl that lived in the attic of my house. I also believed that I was destined to be shy, meek, and quiet, but making music has drastically improved my ability to speak about my emotions, and capture people’s attention. Read more >>>