Like a sheet of paper, we are shaped by every expectation, setback, praise, and criticism that leaves a crease behind. Some folds protect us, others confine us. Growth isn't about returning to who we were—it's about unfolding with honesty, then intentionally refolding into a shape we choose for ourselves, carrying our scars not as flaws, but as part of what makes us uniquely human.

Fitting in shouldn't mean fading away. When family expectations feel like a mask, the pressure to be "normal" can be suffocating. It’s time to embrace the beauty of being the "glitch" in the system.