16/06/2026
as a small child I was so happy, confident, secure, sassy even š¦
but then the world got louder, and I got smaller
I began shrinking my light not to make others uncomfortable, hiding behind straight As, listening to music I hated and watching shows I thought were stupidā¦
šĀ all as attempts to try to fit in: to be liked, to feel safe, to not take too much space
I think one of my pivotal moments (as silly as it may sound), was when I realised at 20 yrs old that actually I donāt really like tomato (even though I grew up eating it almost daily lol) š
Iāve come to realise is that growing isnāt becoming a new person
most of the time it is just returning to who you were before the world told you who you should be š«¶š½
reconnecting with your inner child, discovering what you like vs donāt, and being unapologetic about it
if that resonates, hi, Iām Irene - I share thoughts on soft discipline, identity, and building a life that actually feels yours (come join the community of ambitious girls finding their way back to themselves š¤)
inspo: Jamie Gabrielle | Personal Brand Strategist