“We are writers. We danced with words, as children, in what became familiar patterns. The words became our friends and our companions, and without even saying it aloud, a thought danced with them: I can do this. This is who I am.” WritingChildrenI CanCan DoPatternsWho I AmFamiliarCompanionI Can Do This Author:Anna Quindlen
“Throughout my life, I have grappled with my own identity, who I am. As a young child, I often felt ambivalent about myself; in fact, confused.” ChildrenFactsYoungFeltMy OwnIdentityWho I AmConfusedYoung ChildrenAmbivalent Author:James McGreevey
“My parents found tradition and ritual very important, because they were both brought up that way and found comfort in it. They thought it was important for children to be kept on a schedule. You went home for the holidays, you went to mass on Sunday - no ifs, ands, or buts. That was ingrained in me from a very young age, and I think that's informed who I am in so many aspects of my life. I crave stability and a schedule and the security that comes along with it.” IfsThinkingWayChildrenImportantHomeAgeYoungFoundParentSecurityComfortMassAspectTraditionWho I AmHolidaySundayRitualStabilitySchedulesCraveYoung AgeHome For The Holidays Author:Chloe Sevigny
“Children of the mentally ill learn early on how not to be a bother, especially if they grew up with neglect. As my sister insisted once, when she was in severe pain after injuring her ankle, 'This isn't me! This is not who I am!” IfsChildrenPainGrewGrew UpIllWho I AmBotherNeglectMy SisterSevereAnklesMentally IllSevere Pain Book:The Memory Palace: A Memoir Source: The Memory Palace: A Memoir
“I’m washed, I’m forgiven, I’m whole, and I’m healed. I’m cleansed and I’m glory bound. I am only a sojourner on the earth. I am but a pilgrim on this planet, on my way to perfection, and I don’t need anybody to tell me who I am, because I know who I am. I am a child of the King, a son (or daughter) of God, born again through Jesus Christ, bought with the price of His blood. I am a new creation, totally new, thoroughly loved and completely accepted as a child of my Father, precious in His sight.” KnowsWayNeedsChildrenWholeEarthFatherJesusChristBornBloodCreationPlanetsSonKingsGloryDaughterJesus ChristPerfectionSightBoundsAcceptedWho I AmMy WayForgivenHealedPilgrimBorn AgainDaughter Of GodSojourners Author:Myles Munroe
“Several children present me with scraps of paper for autographs: obviously don't know who I am and don't care. I sign "Jackie Collins" and they go away quite content.” KnowsChildrenCarePaperDon't CareWho I AmGoing AwayScrapAutographsJackie Book:Happy Alchemy: On the Pleasures of Music and the Theatre Source: Happy Alchemy: On the Pleasures of Music and the Theatre