This poem reflects how I’ve learned to find belonging in myself over time. In the beginning, I sought belonging as approval, or fitting in. However this poem shows that in my experience, belonging isn't found in places or people, but rather in my thoughts, emotions, and voice. It’s about embracing who I am fully, even in silence and uncertainty. I believe this poem shows that you don’t need to shrink or change to fit in. You already belong, you just need to look a little closer.
