I used to be afraid of being misunderstood. I wanted people to ‘get’ me, to understand my journey, to recognize my growth. But somewhere along the way, I realized that being misunderstood isn’t nearly as painful as it seemed. In fact, there’s a strange comfort in it. Not everyone will resonate with the path I’m on—and they don’t have to. Growth doesn’t need external validation. The people who understand will understand, and the rest? Let them think what they will. We’re not here to prove anything to them. We’re here to feel at peace with ourselves. To anyone who feels alone in their journey: keep going. It’s okay to be misunderstood.