Many of us are taught to believe that we need to be in perfect control of our lives in order to be successful or accepted. Growing up nonbinary, I spent a lot of time escaping to an imaginary world where I controlled everything, including what other people thought of me. Allowing ourselves to feel happy, no matter what our life looks like, is the key to real happiness. For example, right now, you might be worried about about finding the perfect partner. In a few years, it might be finding the perfect job.

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