S2 Ep 6: The Hidden Story of a Good Student - Part 2

Differences NOT Deficits · Aug 19, 2026 · 34m

The Hidden Story of a Good Student

Part 2: What I Didn't Realize School Was Teaching Me

Once my body revealed the fear I had been carrying, I began looking back at my childhood through an entirely different lens.

I realized that although I had been a "good student"—earning good grades, following the rules, and doing everything I was supposed to do—I wasn't thriving. I was surviving.

In this second part, I reflect on what school quietly taught me about safety, mistakes, performance, and self-worth. This isn't about blaming teachers or criticizing education. It's an invitation to become curious…