Think about the different people, cultures, experiences, communities, interests, and traditions that have shaped who you are. What parts of your identity have had the greatest influence on the person you are today? Have you ever felt pressure to change, hide, or emphasize a part of yourself in order to fit in?

Prompt: Think about the different people, cultures, experiences, communities, interests, and traditions that have shaped who you are. What parts of your identity have had the greatest influence on the person you are today? Have you ever felt pressure to change, hide, or emphasize a part of yourself in order to fit in?

Prompt Response: The part of my identity that has had the greatest influence on the person I am today has to be my involvement in the LGBTQIA+ community. When I was a kid I was definitely is denial, but as I got older I began to accept myself more. In some situations I still definitely hide this part of myself to preserve my standing with certain people, most notably some of my extended family, however most of my friends know and are accepting.

Summary: Today in class we read and answered questions about a poem.

Reflection: I found the poem to be quite evocative and meaningful. As a part of the majority, I think it's important to hear those who haven't been heard.

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