The Cost of Dimming Yourself to Match Other People

This essay is about the quiet, gradual process of becoming less yourself. Not because anyone told you to. But because you looked around at the social landscape, took in the surroundings, and started editing your warmth down into something more “palatable.”If you’ve ever found yourself giving a little less than you actually wanted to give, just because it felt like the safer option, this one is for you.This is the audio version of my essay, originally published on my Substack, Full Beam Ahead. If you’d like to read it, the link is in my bio.Full beam ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sophieyasmin.substack.com