We all think we’re being real—whether in public or in private—but the deeper challenge is questioning whether we truly know our real selves at all. In any case, even when we know ourselves we might face various pressures that push us to fit in or not cause trouble – so even the most well-intentioned person might struggle to always be 100% real in public. Sometimes the simplest questions are actually the most complex. Thankfully, we have some wonderful members of the community who offered to share their thoughts on this challenging question.
Chelec Pinckney
What you see is what you get. I recently had a heart-to-heart with my eldest daughter, and it brought me to tears. As a single mother of five, I often reflect on what I could have done better. There are moments when I’m really hard on myself, wondering if I gave them everything they needed. Read more>>
Aaron Robinson
Yes, I am the same person in all aspects of my life. One of the things I love about our band is that we don’t hide behind costumes and masks. What we play and what we say, are who we are. The music is our true expression of who we are as people. Read more>>
Miss Rek
Yes, yes and yes! I am authentically and unapologetically ME! It’s simple: What you see. Is what you get. Read more>>
