article_snippet: I think because we didn’t do anything out of the ordinary we were left alone and that helped me growing up.
article_snippet: I didn’t really feel any different to anyone else.
article_snippet: You can feel a bit insecure.
article_snippet: Maybe in a way it is selfish, but I needed to find a better balance for myself.
article_snippet: but it taught me so much about myself
article_snippet: and I met some amazing people.
article_snippet: I felt my work was important for me to fly the nest and come to New York on my own and be self-sufficient.