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When exploration feels like instability to others

I keep changing my style and interests every few months and my mom says I need to figure out who I am but what if this exploring IS who I am.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural process of identity experimentation conflicts with others' need for consistency and predictability.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Adolescent identity formation?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.