I AM and Individual.

When I was little I was told I could be whatever I wanted to be. They said I could dream. And they encouraged it.

I guess they only think that's okay for little kids. Apparently I can't be what I want to be. I can just but what I want if it fits into their idea of okay.

They laughed at me for believing in love.
They laughed at me for being bisexual.
They laughed at me for just believing in anything.
They told me to "stop being such an idealist."
They laughed at me for my interests.
They laughed at me when I stood up for myself.

Therefore I decided to be slient.
They didn't notice. And that didn't surprise me.

One day I know I'm going to get out of here. I'm going to be so free I'll fly. Because I have big dreams. I am and idealist. And that's what keeps me smiling. I am going to accomplish such big things if I set my mind to it. And who are they to take my smile away?

So I guess this is my first goal. To be who I am, no matter what. And to keep on smiling.
Like Dr. Seuss said, "Be who you are, and say what you feel. Because those who mind don't matter. And those who matter don't mind."

I may have to love them, but I don't have to like them right now. I'm not going to change just because they have opinions. I love myself. And I am happy with who I am. And that's what matters.