mig-400969 @mig-400969
My name is Maya, and I'm a 30-year-old woman. I grew up in a small town in the Midwest, where I spent most of my childhood exploring the nearby forests and fields with my best friend, Emily. We were inseparable, and even though we were complete opposites - she was quiet and reserved, while I was outgoing and curious - we had so much fun together.
As we got older, Emily started to feel more comfortable in her own skin, but I still struggled with confidence issues. I moved away for college, hoping that a new environment would help me blossom, but instead, I felt even more lost and alone. It wasn't until I discovered my love for writing that I began to find myself again.
I started blogging about my experiences as a young woman navigating the world, and soon enough, people were reading and responding to what I had to say. That sense of community and connection was something I had been craving for so long, and it felt amazing to finally find it.
Now, I work as a freelance writer and editor, using my words to empower others and inspire change in the world around me. Even though Emily and I went our separate ways after high school, she'll always be one of my closest friends - because our bond was based on so much more than just being neighbors or classmates. It was built on a shared sense of adventure and a willingness to explore the world around us.
