This was a brilliant article. It reminded me a lot of what I went through myself over the years. I had very little self-confidence for a good portion of my life. I'm introverted and always found myself avoiding the crowd, for all sorts of reasons. It took a long time for me to feel comfortable with myself and the type of person I am.

I've come to realize I don't have to change anything for anyone. I've learned it's the unique souls that make the world more interesting, that change the world, that pique our curiosities. It reminds me of a quote - "You laugh at me because I'm different. I laugh at you because you're all the same."

I look forward to reading more of your articles.