I’ve been called so many names throughout my life that subconsciously have stuck with me in my adulthood. I have found it very hard for me to connect with others and meet new friends because I automatically assume that they aren’t going to like me, or maybe they already have their mind made up and think that I am a bad person. All of these things has distanced me away from not only being my authentic self but also from meeting new people. This is my story and tips on ending this toxic trait and becoming more whole in your identity.