I finally realized how absurd it was that I'd worried so much about what my classmates thought about me. It's not like I wanted to look like them.
I came to understand how ridiculous it was to stress over my classmates' opinions of me. I realized I didn't want to imitate them or be someone I'm not. This insight helped me see the importance of staying true to myself.
"It's not like I wanted to look like them" highlights her acknowledgment that her identity doesn't need to match others'. Embracing her individuality became a key part of her personal growth and self-acceptance.