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Stepping Outside The Comfort Zone
Let the challenge begin
It’s time for me to change things up. Maybe it’s my restlessness or the fact that I always want to face new challenges. Whatever the case may be, I am ready to share my experiences and thoughts. I want to push myself and my writing — like so many people, I have my stories, doubts, and wins. This is why I have decided to write a blog post every day for the next 30 days.
I grew up as the only black girl in Switzerland. All this time, I tried hard to fit in; I’ve learned not to be too outspoken about the racism surrounding me. I never spoke about how I felt like there was no such thing as being entirely accepted in your own country — to this day, strangers frequently ask me where I am from. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate Switzerland. Still, the feeling of being accepted as just another citizen is something I only get when I am with my family in the United States. Although they make fun of my behavior — I am too European to them.
I might be the weirdest crusader of all times
I am not interested in complaining. My articles are just here to show that there is always another perspective, a new way of thinking about current events. I believe in being compassionate, caring, and loving. And I think that this doesn’t make me weaker. It only makes me…
