Hey there! Elias here. Let’s talk about growing up, shall we?
You know that feeling when you’re a kid and you just know you’re a bit different, but you can’t put your finger on why? That was totally me. I grew up in a family where everyone had pretty set ideas about how things should be. But me? I was all over the place!
Picture this: little Elias, running around like a wild child, climbing the tallest trees and racing everyone on the playground. But then, in the next moment, I’d be lost in my own world of make-believe, creating stories where I could be anyone I wanted. And let me tell you, those stories in my head? They were way more interesting than what I was “supposed” to like.
Here’s the funny thing – I was really good at sports. Like, really good. I was one of those “cool kids” everyone wanted to hang out with. But inside? I had this big secret that I was too scared to talk about. See, while all my buddies were only talking about which girls they liked, I found myself noticing both the girls and the boys. Confusing? You bet!
I remember looking at my classmates and thinking, “Why can’t I just pick one? Why do I like both?” It felt like being stuck between two channels on an old TV, not quite here, not quite there.
But you know what? Those early years, as weird and confusing as they were, were super important. They were like the first brushstrokes of a painting – messy, maybe, but they started to show who I really was.
This blog series? It’s me looking back at those childhood days, trying to make sense of it all. And maybe, just maybe, some of you out there will read this and think, “Hey, that sounds like me!”
If you’re reading this and nodding along, thinking, “Yep, that’s how I feel,” know this: You’re not alone. Not even a little bit. What you’re feeling? It’s okay. It’s more than okay – it’s part of what makes you awesome.
Growing up and figuring yourself out is like learning to ride a bike. You’re gonna wobble, you might fall a few times, but eventually, you’ll find your balance. And when you do? It’ll feel amazing.
Stay tuned for more stories from little Elias’s adventures in growing up. Trust me, it gets even more interesting!
Remember, you’re perfect just the way you are. Your story is still being written, and I can’t wait to see where it goes.
Elias Wilder 