Be Who You Needed When You Were Younger
<p>When I first heard this idea I fell in love with it. It helps me to orient myself to being helpful.</p>
<p>Ayesha Siddiqi, an author and activist, is fervently committed to giving people who cannot speak for themselves a voice. Her most famous quote emphasizes the significance of giving our youths a voice by being present: “Be the person you needed when you were younger.”</p>
<p>The phrase “be who you needed when you were younger” is a powerful reminder to strive to be the kind of person that you wished you had known when you were younger. It is a call to be a role model, a mentor, and a support system for others, especially those struggling or who feel alone.</p>
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