This one is for the kid who learned to survive by folding up small. Who erased their accent, their roots, and their truth just to belong.

In this episode, I read Letter 2: To the One Who Tried to Disappear—a raw reflection on being the “little brother,” being made fun of for my accent, and carrying the weight of always trying to fit in.

We talk about the second wall we build as kids: not anger or pushing people away, but disappearing so completely no one can hurt you.

It kept us safe. But it cost us connection.

If you've ever felt like you had to erase who you are to be accepted, I hope you’ll listen. Maybe today’s the day you start taking that wall down.

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