I wish I'd had the courage just to be myself
Being yourself without worrying about what others think of you is essential. Being authentic can be scary in the beginning because we have been trained to please others and to fit into specific roles while growing up. Your parents, school, education, and workplaces can have a significant impact.
Many of us think that playing a certain role to please others makes us more valuable and attractive. This is seen mostly on social media and when leaving our own protected space.
Being authentic and being yourself is about doing and feeling what truly matters to you the most.
You are the best that could happen to you!