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Being a goth/alt female has always been a part of who I am, but it wasn't until recently that I truly started to embrace my identity. Growing up, I was always considered an outsider and was often judged by the contents of my character. I was often told that I was weird or strange because of my alternative style, and that I would never be accepted or find true happiness.
I distinctly remember a time when I was in the middle of high school. It was the first day of classes and I was excited to make new friends and start the school year off right. I had put together my gothic-inspired outfit for the day and was feeling confident in my look. However, when I walked into my first class, I could immediately feel the judgmental stares from the other students. People whispered and gossiped, and I could sense the judgement that was being placed on me.
I tried to ignore the negative comments and focus on my studies, but it was hard to stay focused when I felt like I was constantly being judged. I was told that I needed to change my style in order to fit in and be accepted, which made me feel even more isolated. I felt as though I had to pretend to be someone else in order to fit in, and that was something I was unwilling to do.
I eventually decided to embrace my identity and stand up for myself. I began to express myself in a way that was true to who I was, and I refused to let others define me by the contents of my character. I began to make friends who accepted me for who I was, and I stopped caring about what other people thought about me. I realized that I was capable of being true to myself and still finding acceptance.
Being goth/alt as a female can often be difficult and challenging, but I have learned to stay true to myself and not let others define me by the contents of my character. I have come to embrace my identity and I am proud of the person I have become.