Still Surviving

Category: Uniqueness

posts about being different

  • You Are Not Broken

    The annoying thought that we are “not enough” likes to pop in when others seem effortlessly put together, but we’re still trying to figure out why we feel out of place.

    Or when people point out our flaws, making it hard not to wonder if they’re right.

    The truth is, we don’t need to be fixed. Our uniqueness is not a mistake; it is a reflection of God’s craftsmanship.

    I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.

    Psalms 139:14

    “Not Enough” is a lie  

    The world keeps insisting something is wrong with us. We must conform, reshape, and silence parts of ourselves just to fit into someone else’s definition of “acceptable.” That’s a lie that has been sold for too long.

    Most common stereotypes:

    • Not manly if sensitive.
    • Not girly if tough.
    • Not beautiful if there’s a flaw or don’t look like a model.

    What other stereotypes do you commonly hear that annoys you?

    Point is that our individuality isn’t an issue to fix, but a gift to embrace as God said,

    Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you;
    I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

    Jeremiah 1:5

    You were never meant to fit into a box designed by someone else’s insecurity. Your individuality isn’t an issue to fix. It’s a gift to embrace.  

    Remember

    • We are not broken.
    • We are not too weird.
    • We are enough.

    We are people of infinite value, created with intention by a loving God.

    We don’t have to explain ourselves or prove our worth to anyone. We’re allowed to exist fully, honestly, and without hesitation.

    There is power in simply being ourselves.

    Be you!

  • Be Yourself

    It’s easy to lose yourself in a world that constantly tells you who to be. From a young age, we’re told what to wear, how to act, what paths to take, etc. Somewhere along the way, the lines between who we are and who we think we should be begin to fade away.

    I remember when I was that well-rounded, people-pleasing, butt-kissing teenager. At first, I convinced myself that blending in was easier than standing out. But the more I tried, the more I lost sight of the things that made me me.

    The Weight of Expectations

    Society often pushes the idea that we must fit into certain boxes to be accepted. If you’re too quiet, speak up. If you’re outspoken, tone it down. If you’re thick, lose weight. If you’re different, blend in.

    But trying to be someone you’re not is exhausting.

    Think about it—how much time do we spend adjusting ourselves to fit a version of us that isn’t even real? How often do we hold back? Are we afraid of judgment?

    Embracing Your Uniqueness

    It took me a while to figure this out, but once I started being myself, I felt lighter as the stress fell off my shoulders.

    Being yourself doesn’t mean you’ll always be understood. Not everyone will get you and that’s okay. The right people—the ones meant to walk alongside you—will appreciate the real you.

    The world doesn’t need another copy. The world needs you.

    When you choose to be yourself, you give others the inspiration to do the same.

    At the end of the day, you’re the only one who has to live with yourself. Wouldn’t you rather live as the real you instead of a watered-down version of someone else?

    If you want a reminder, listen to “Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara. It’s a powerful anthem that reminds us that we’re not broken. We are enough just as we are.

    You are His masterpiece!