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Reevaluating the List

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at NCAT chapter.

 

 

I thought I was ready to face the world and give myself unconditionally because I have a newfound confidence. Boy was I wrong!

 

Society still tried to restrain me, naysayers still tried to tear me down, but belief kept me going. I almost slipped up and stunted my growth because I felt insecure.

 

Put me on stage in a pair of underwear and I’ll prance around like its my million dollar dream. Love doesn’t hurt and you can’t shame me. I only let you do what I allow and get upset appropriately and what displeases me.

 

No amount of testimony or memes about self-worth could break through me. I humbly recommitted to facing ALL insecurity. If I’m going to settle I should settle in fear. Fear of accepting all changes that are near, because if I can face a rollercoaster I can face the surprises of life.

I am Alexis Hooper, President of the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University chapter of Her Campus.