• TotallynotJessica@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOPM
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    7 hours ago

    This is the most irritating part for me. I tried for most of my life to be normal and not only was my life miserable, I ultimately failed to hide my quirks enough to be accepted. Only by embracing my weirdness have I found acceptance, as people like “quirky and confident” more than “shy and awkward”

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      7 hours ago

      I’m trying to get to that point myself and stop masking so much! I feel that you are 100% right too, I believe people love authenticity.

      When people see somebody who is relaxed and accepts themselves, they are more likely to be relaxed and accepting as well.

      Thanks for sharing 💚