Rediscovering Confidence and Liking Everything I Did at 15 (Again)

Somewhere along the way, growing up became synonymous with editing myself. This is a rejection of that narrative and a reflection on the journey from performative confidence and self-criticism to a quieter, sturdier kind rooted in self-trust, nostalgia, and resilience. An exploration of mid-twenties clarity, creative courage, and why your teenage self might have been right all along.