The Voice in the Back of my Head
June 30, 2023
Over the years, nothing has been more liberating than realizing that I can simply be me. Despite how proud I am to be me, sometimes that doubtful little voice in the back of my head will make me think that I am one marginalization too many to ever be fulfilled. I don’t mean internal love and happiness; I have plenty of that. I mean I sometimes wonder if who I am will make my journey more difficult. I don’t know. Am I right to be concerned about how my overlapping identities impact my life? I’m not sure I have the answer. All I know, for now, is that even if who I am makes me “different” I am proud to embrace my difference.
The times when the doubtful voice in the back of my head is silent, I feel more like who I am and what I am able to do for others are my superpowers. I derive a great deal of satisfaction from helping others. I always want to feel like I’m bringing something positive into the world, no matter how big or small.
