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Discovering Myself: A Journey of Identity and Self-Discovery

"A Young Adult's Journey Towards Authenticity and Purpose Through Writing and Personal Exploration"

By Mike LundgreenPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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As a young adult, Sarah had always felt like she was living in someone else's body. She was going through the motions of her life, but she didn't feel connected to any of it. It wasn't until she started college that she began to explore the idea of who she truly was.

Sarah had always been a good student, but she found herself drawn to the creative writing courses that were offered at her university. She spent hours crafting stories and essays, and she loved the feeling of putting words together in just the right way to convey a particular emotion or thought.

But as much as Sarah loved writing, she was also terrified of it. She had always been a bit of a perfectionist, and she was afraid of what people would think of her work. She had never shown her writing to anyone before, not even her closest friends.

One day, Sarah's writing professor announced that there would be an open mic night at a local coffee shop, and she encouraged her students to attend. Sarah was hesitant at first, but she eventually mustered up the courage to sign up and read one of her stories.

As she stood on the small stage, Sarah could feel her heart pounding in her chest. But as she began to read, she felt a sense of calm wash over her. For the first time in a long time, she felt like she was doing something that truly mattered to her.

After the open mic night, Sarah started attending more and more writing events. She joined a writing group on campus, and she even started submitting her work to literary magazines.

As she immersed herself in the world of writing, Sarah began to realize that she had been living her life for other people. She had always done what was expected of her, but she had never stopped to consider what she truly wanted.

Sarah started to explore other parts of herself as well. She began to dress in clothes that felt more true to her style, and she even got a haircut that made her feel more confident.

As she became more comfortable with herself, Sarah started to notice changes in her relationships with others. She found that she was attracting new friends who shared her interests and passions, and she was able to connect more deeply with the people in her life.

But with this newfound sense of self came some difficult realizations as well. Sarah started to see that there were aspects of her life that weren't serving her, and she began to make tough decisions about what she needed to let go of.

One of the biggest changes Sarah made was in her academic pursuits. Despite her initial love for creative writing, she had always assumed that she would become a lawyer like her father. But as she explored her passion for writing, she realized that she didn't want to spend her life in a career that didn't bring her joy.

It wasn't an easy decision, but Sarah ultimately switched her major to creative writing. She knew that it would be a risk, but she also knew that it was the right choice for her.

As Sarah continued to explore her identity and passions, she found that the world started to open up to her in new and exciting ways. She discovered that she was capable of so much more than she had ever given herself credit for, and she was excited to see where her newfound sense of self would take her.

In the end, Sarah realized that the journey of self-discovery was an ongoing process. She would continue to learn and grow throughout her life, but she was grateful for the opportunity to have started on this path. She felt more connected to herself and the world around her than she ever had before, and she knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be.

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