I just wanted to fit in...

For a good part of my life, All I ever wanted to do was fit in. For people to like me, to be accepted, And I thought that meant being someone other than who I was. I would look at the cool kids and wanted to be just like them. Go to those parties, hang out at those cool pads, Dress as they did, Look like them… Yet I remember in those times of chasing the idea of being someone else, Other than who I was, Was so freaking exhausting. And I was left with a very empty feeling inside of me. I felt different, because I was different, I am different, We are all different in our own ways. When I realised all I wanted to be was me, I was nervous, I was scared, What if no one liked the real me... The thought also left me feeling very light and free. It took time to shake the act of trying to fit in, Yet I would simply remind myself to just be me. Driving to places I’d be giving myself little pep talks, ‘Just be yourself’ ‘Just be yourself’ Now I no longer try to be someone else, Now it’s more like, ‘Take me as I am, or don’t take me at all’ No one needs to impress anyone, It’s so freeing to just be you. The way you are with your best friends, Be that way around everyone EVERYONE! If you’re quiet - perfect, If you’re loud - perfect. There will be people who will LOVE you, And there will be the ones who can’t be bothered with you, And that, that’s ok - It really is. There is no cool group in my mind anymore, Just beautiful individuals, Who I get to know on my own terms, With no influence by others opinions. Set yourself free And be you in every amazing way possible.