When was the last time you really stood up for yourself? When did you challenge someone who wanted to take something from you, or when did you assert that your opinion mattered? You are only entitled to happy thoughts. Allow these imperfections to shape your identity instead of fixating on them. You will be a better person because of this emotional process because it is impossible to be an individual in relation to others if one has not even taken a single step towards self-discovery. It's time for you to get comfortable being awkward, messy, and unrecognizable because that's just the kind of person you are! It's also time for all other people around us to see us as we truly are. Those who think we should change for the sake of others' comfort and satisfaction are the ones who are actually doing us a disservice. EVERYONE HAS THE RIGHT TO BE THIS WAY, INCLUDING THE NEXT GUY. "You Are an Idiot" is an advice column by Daniella Will. It has been published online since 2009 via Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and The Alibi. Will's column represents her personal commentary on social issues that arise in her everyday life. Her writing style is blunt, to-the-point, and sometimes controversial especially with regard to topics of body image and mental health. She has spoken openly to her experiences dealing with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Will often starts off her writing with personal anecdotes that revolve around the topic at hand. Will currently lives in New Orleans, Louisiana with her boyfriend Matt, her parents, and five cats.

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