Some of us did not fit the mold our parents deemed appropriate for us. We surprised our parents with what we loved and who we are. Our parents may have responded in many ways. Some may have persistently worked against who we were by trying to fit us into thoe molds they expected. Others may have distanced themselves from our reality. And, fortunately, there were parents who changed their minds, learned, and accepted and nurtured our true selves.
When you grow up in an environment that does not understand you, it sets you up to constantly question who you are and where you are directed. In some ways, you grow up thinking there's something wrong with you and you may not develop your gifts in the vigorous ways possible. This situation can be exasperated if your true self is different than the predominant values and expectations of society in general. It's difficult to be different than the mean--we all know that.
The truth of this is that none of us fit the mold because there is no one way to live and there is no one mold for good living. This fact means that we all have to figure out who we are, what we love, and where we can get the right supports to live our best lives.
There is nothing wrong with questioning who we are and where we belong. There is healthy amount of questioning that is good for you. Yet, it is also important to embrace your gifts, be who you are, and live your best possible life on your terms.
This is a journey worth traveling.