Accusations and a fractured identity all came from this statement, "You don’t look Native, are you sure you are?" These words, more accusation than question, have haunted me throughout my life. Each utterance chipped away at my already fractured sense of self, triggering a struggle with an inner truth. Within pain and chaos lies the potential for transformative change, self-discovery, and the creation of something beautiful out of pain. Embrace your scars, see the beauty within them, and celebrate how they have shaped you and your viewpoint of life.