Code switching should not require giving up the real you. Be authentic, whether you set it off like Jada Pinkett or you are eloquent as First Lady Michelle Obama. Being your true self could mean you no longer talk or act the way you did growing up, and that is okay as long as it is genuine.
Yes, it is necessary to weigh what you are willing to lose in order to fit in with one group or another. But code switching does not determine your drive or how many degrees you will receive. Knowing how to change lanes simply makes getting to your destination easier. You must decide what is relevant, how it can work for you and remember to keep your own pace.
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Monah and BK: 25, yourself.
There is power in letters. They add perspective on your life’s current events, where and with whom you would like to be with in the future. Letters are concrete evidence of all the visions you have for yourself.
mabk:
Hey Girl,
This is your 22 (about to be 23) self writing to you. You will be turning 25 soon, what have you learned? Who have you gained as a lifeline? Are your fears still the same? As you know, change is constant and works like clockwork. Here are some of my thoughts as to where you…
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