Believer - Blindspot

For the past year, I have been thinking about Blindspot wrapping up and what I could possibly say. Generally, when goodbyes occur your mind naturally goes back to the beginning. For the past few months, I have reflected on not only the beginning of the show but also a new beginning for me. I seldom talk publicly about myself. It just feels really awkward. Also, it’s always difficult to put my feelings into words, but I thought this might be a good story to tell. Growing up I had ADHD combined with an immense creativity. In school, I remember cutting up paper, creating some art project. My teacher would remind me, “Daniela, we are studying math now.” My desk and adjoining areas were always adorned with colorful pieces of paper. The world inside my brain always gave me a feeling of freedom. However, I often felt like a prisoner in the world because of it. I was different, and I knew that. And, so did everyone else… and they were clear in pointing that out. Because of their ridicule