Quote by Jennifer Brown

I'd spend about an hour, my room darkening around me, wondering what the hell happened to make me so unsure of who I even was. Because who you are is supposed to be the easiest question in the world to answer, right? Only for me it hadn't been easy for a very long time.

I'd spend about an hour, my room darkening around me, wonder

Summary

This quote captures the frustration and confusion over a prolonged identity crisis. The speaker reflects on spending an hour in darkness, grappling with the question of who they really are. They remark on the inherent simplicity of this question, highlighting its supposed ease of answer for most people. However, for the speaker, discovering their true identity has become an arduous task that has lasted for an extended period. This statement illustrates the personal struggle and the desperate search for self-understanding.

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Life Suicide Self Awareness

By Jennifer Brown

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