How I Learned to Be My Biggest Cheerleader (Even Without My Hometown's Help)
Woman looking in mirror Growing up in a small town can be a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, the familiarity of the people around you creates a sense of community. On the other, it can feel stifling when those closest to you don’t offer the support you need. I’ve experienced this firsthand, and it took me a very long time to come to terms with it. In the beginning, I used to get upset about the lack of support from my hometown. I would often find myself wishing that my hometown would rally behind my aspirations, encouraging me to chase my dreams. But over time, it became clear that these disgusting people probably wouldn’t be stepping up anytime soon. I finally realized that they will never support me as long as I'm alive on this earth. Rather than continuing to dwell on this disappointment, I recognized that holding onto those feelings was only dragging me down. The truth is, most of them are simply not the type of people I want to invest my energy in. Many have shown t...
