valid. especially if you grew up in a traditional setting, it can be very difficult to accept that you are different from the dominant culture. but, what you are going through is very normal. and, you don’t have to live with self-hate and shame. there is another, lighter way.
no one understands me. how will you?
you’re right ­­– at the moment, i don’t understand you. so, i invite you to tell me more about yourself. while your experience is unique, i do have some understanding of what it is like to grow up feeling very different from your family and parts of your community. so many people feel out of place 