How can I be myself?
Originally appeared online in the teen series Q&A - September 9, 2025.
Q: I want to be myself, but I’m kind of scared to because of what other people might think. Can you help?
A: I’m a horse person, which means I’ve always loved wearing jeans and boots. But then Wednesday night would roll around, when I would go to the testimony meeting at my local branch Church of Christ, Scientist. So what did I do? I put on white pants, a silk shirt, and a gold chain (an acceptable “dress code” at that time).
Was I afraid of other people’s judgment if I dressed in a way that didn’t conform to what they thought was acceptable? Yes. Ugh!
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