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When physical traits create unwanted expectations

I'm 16 and 6'4" and everyone assumes I play basketball, but I'm actually terrible at sports and I'm starting to feel like my height is false advertising for who I actually am.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

He's struggling with how his body communicates messages about his identity and abilities that don't match his actual interests or skills.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Body as identity — physical self-concept?”

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