-André, California Medical Facility in Vacaville, CA
I believe (know) we are all different (unique) in our own way. Even with that, I never fit in in the spaces I dwelled all the time. I grew up having friends in different groups. I had friends who were thugs. Others who were nerds. Some who were jocks, etc. Since I was a combination of them all, I never fit comfortably or fully in.
The thugs thought I was uppity or bougie, the nerds thought I was too aggressive, the jocks thought I wasn’t focused enough on the sport, etc. This left me feeling lonely and misunderstood at times.
Today, I own my uniqueness. Rather, I embrace it. Knowing that’s what makes me different is the puzzle piece for this world that God designed me to be. So, the fact that I love musicals and plays no longer makes me uncomfortable! Lol. It’s just me!