At first it hurt. I tried to fit in. To smooth things over. To become quieter, simpler, more submissive. But it was unbearable. Because in trying to be like everyone else, I lost myself.

💔 Being a black sheep is when you don't always find a place at the table. But you still bring your cup, your thoughts, your truth with you. It may not be for everyone, but it is yours.

Over time, I learned to appreciate my "otherness." Not to pretend. Not to explain. Not to justify. I am different - and this is my strength. Being a black sheep means not being afraid to stand out. It means not betraying yourself for the sake of acceptance. It is about inner freedom. About the choice to be honest, even when it is scary.

And you know what is most amazing? As soon as I stopped being ashamed of myself, the same "black sheep" as me began to appear around me. People who also once felt like superfluous. And it is with them that I have a real closeness. Not because of a common fear of being misunderstood - but because of a common courage to be yourself.

So if you also feel like a black sheep - do not be afraid. It is not a curse. It is a gift. It is just that not everyone knows how to see it.