WHO PEOPLE WANT ME TO BE VS WHO I REALLY AM

They want me to fit into their little square box – but my personality is the wrong shape for that.

They want me to sit still to show that I’m listening – but I listen best when my body is jiggling and moving.

They expect me to cope when something unexpected happens – but I need warning if things are going to change.

They think I shouldn’t mind when something goes a bit wrong – but a bit wrong to them is the end of the world to me.

They’d prefer it if I only ever said nice things – instead of what I’m actually feeling.

They want me to be like them – but I’m only like me.