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The Human Aspect of Miriam

I grew up constantly feeling like an outsider and experienced a lot of bullying from my peers. As an adult I tried to fit in, but my desire to conform made me feel even more lonely and slowly destroyed my self-worth.

Hear how I finally met others who enjoyed living outside the box and rejected the Norwegian way of “Jante Loven”. Learn how I prioritized being true to myself and distanced myself from the judgement of society and disingenuous friendships.

This is my story.

Identity
Self image
Bullying

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