Shangela penned a personal essay for "Good Morning America." Shangela, also known as D.J. Pierce, is an actor, singer and drag artist who competed on three seasons of the "RuPaul's Drag Race" ...

In a time when conformity often takes precedence, embracing our authentic selves can seem daunting. However, as Brene Brown articulates in "Braving the Wilderness" and Glennon Doyle emphasizes in ...

From ages 45 to 90, older people share their journeys to living openly. From a 90-year-old man finding the courage to come out to a former Baptist preacher revealing his authentic identity at 53, ...

These days, talking about gender identity and transition is more open than ever. People who embrace their true selves share their stories, giving us a real look at what it’s like to go through this ...

In a world of curated feeds and polished personas, authenticity can feel elusive. We often find ourselves performing roles, suppressing emotions, or chasing external validation. Yet psychologists ...

In our culture, success is often measured by arbitrary benchmarks like our income, where we live and how we look. Because we’re constantly faced with these pressures, it’s difficult to separate what ...

In today’s world, people often feel pressured to fit in, follow trends, and live according to what others expect from them. This constant pressure can make a person lose touch with who they truly are.