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“What I Wish I Knew Before I Learned to Hide Myself” is a whimsical, rhymed story in the spirit of Dr. Seuss, following a young child in the town of Perhapsville who slowly loses touch with their true voice in an effort to be liked. Through playful rhymes and a deep emotional current, the story reveals the cost of conforming and the quiet courage it takes to reclaim one’s authentic self. This joyful rebellion of color, socks, and silly dreams speaks to children who feel pressured to fit in—and to adults still unmasking themselves. A poetic celebration of being exactly who you are, even when the world says otherwise.
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Title “What I Wish I Knew Before I Learned to Hide Myself”
“What I Wish I Knew Before I Learned to Hide Myself” is a whimsical, rhymed story in the spirit of Dr. Seuss, following a young child in the town of Perhapsville who slowly loses touch with their true voice in an effort to be liked. Through playful rhymes and a deep emotional current, the story reveals the cost of conforming and the quiet courage it takes to reclaim one’s authentic self. This joyful rebellion of color, socks, and silly dreams speaks to children who feel pressured to fit in—and to adults still unmasking themselves. A poetic celebration of being exactly who you are, even when the world says otherwise.
Work type Narrative, Essay
Tags #authenticity #beyourself #maskoff #rhymingstory
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Entry date Jul 12, 2025, 10:07 PM UTC
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Author 100.00 %. Holder Joyce Garber. Date Jul 12, 2025.
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