stereotyping.

At least once in everyone’s life, someone is judged before they are known. And vice versa, although some may not admit it.  It happened to me, and yes, it’s happened to you.

             A time in which I was judged before a person knew me was just last year. I had, and still do have, my own style, which some people were not going to accept. Not just one, but many kids judged me just based on how I looked, although I am an extremely thoughtful person. They were just not used to something different.

            Although I had friends, new people were not accepting. They would steer clear of me and not want to be involved, just because I was not in the stereotypical Hollister wearing norm.

            After realizing how much people were not accepting, I put myself out there. I was even more friendly and nice. I talked to more people, and after they realized I was just like them, they accepted me. They said they did not think I would be like I was just because of how I dressed. They fessed up and apologized, which was amazing for me to experience. It made me realize that I can be me and people may not like it, but they will realize they are wrong about stereotyping eventually.

            After being judged, it has made me realize how people can be not lenient on people at all. Thankfully, I have learned that I can be whomever I want. I do no under any circumstances have to fit a certain mold. I am free to be me.