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About me – Leila
From Private Thoughts to Public Reflections
With the new year upon us, I’ve decided it’s time to write my “About Me." I’m Leila, and I joined Medium mid-September this year.
Since joining Medium, it’s been amazing to read different people’s experiences and perspectives.
If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be openly sharing my reflections on a platform like this, I would’ve laughed. Me? A private person, opening up to the world? Back then, the idea seemed impossible, even absurd. I was always someone who kept thoughts and feelings close, shared only with a trusted few.
Public vulnerability wasn’t just outside my comfort zone, it felt unimaginable.
But here I am, writing this now—a testament to change.
Life has a way of nudging (or sometimes pushing) us into spaces we never thought we’d explore.
Journaling is something I do when I feel inspired to write. I’m exploring different forms of expression, and writing is definitely one of them.
I’m deeply committed to self-knowledge, with a passion for exploring philosophy, psychology, and the rich complexities of human nature.
A few years ago, I took the Myers-Briggs personality test and got an INTJ result. While I don’t like the…
