(The motto of the Royals).
My own struggles while growing up were based upon that same motto. However, I cannot help but live each day with my heart on my sleeve; it is how, and who, I am.
But at that time, emotions were not to be expressed, so I dove into daydreams, but quickly discovered, nor was daydreaming permitted.
I learned to live in my head and created an outer shell to not only protect myself, but to protect those around me from my outlawed feelings.
~ ADF Spring 2023
