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Do you craft a palatable / interesting persona? Or do you remain authentic (whatever that means)?
Personally, I find I struggle a lot with identity and presentation. The first issue is that identity is fleeting. Sometimes I'll act in the moment, but later think about how I've behaved, how that's not me, and feel dissatisfied, ashamed. Other times, I am satisfied with my persona as it reflects who I feel I am, but then I realize people don't like it, are repulsed. It's like who I am at my core is unlovable / not valued. I feel like a chronic foreigner, like I'll never relate to the natives and be welcomed w/ open arms. Being and becoming is constant struggle in my life. Privacy, time and energy is another one, but I'll save that topic for another day.
Personally, I find I struggle a lot with identity and presentation. The first issue is that identity is fleeting. Sometimes I'll act in the moment, but later think about how I've behaved, how that's not me, and feel dissatisfied, ashamed. Other times, I am satisfied with my persona as it reflects who I feel I am, but then I realize people don't like it, are repulsed. It's like who I am at my core is unlovable / not valued. I feel like a chronic foreigner, like I'll never relate to the natives and be welcomed w/ open arms. Being and becoming is constant struggle in my life. Privacy, time and energy is another one, but I'll save that topic for another day.