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Establishing Identity - shaahana’s newsletter

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a look into the relationship between identity and individuality

Morning Sun by Edward Hopper (1952) Forming an identity is complex, time-consuming, and something that feels never-ending. Your identity is the combination of each distinct piece of you, whether that be the town you were raised in, your relationships with friends and not friends, or the hobbies and habits you indulge in. I consider identity as the way I present myself to others - my external identity, with a focus on individuality, and how I’m differentiated from others. The way someone sees me may be completely different from the image I set to establish, but this post focuses less on…

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