Write about a moment when you felt different from others. How did you handle it?

Feeling different often arrives before we have the words to explain it. It might come from interests, appearance, background, beliefs, abilities, or simply sensing that you didn’t quite fit the expectations around you. These moments can feel isolating, confusing, or quietly formative, especially when they happen early in life or in social settings where belonging feels important.

This prompt invites you to revisit a moment when that sense of difference became clear. Consider where you were, what triggered the feeling, and how you responded — whether you adapted, hid, leaned in, or carried it privately. Reflecting on how you handled being different can reveal early coping strategies, resilience, or self-awareness, and how those experiences shaped your relationship with identity and belonging over time.