About Me

Here I am. Julia, born in 1984, and I live in Munich

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How would I describe myself today? I love life, even though it can be pretty cruel at times. I’m full of joy, curious, strong, and unique. But I can also be desperate, weak, and sad. I grew up with two brothers and parents who couldn’t be more different in many ways. But that’s what makes it special: the bigger picture. I’m very proud of my family and I’m a family person.

 

My parents described me as a ‘screaming child’ who, despite that, always went to bed voluntarily.

I told them so often: One eye is already tired. Yes, that’s totally possible! I learned early on how to assert myself and fight for something. I wish I had more memories from my childhood or even later. Unfortunately, I have a lot of memory gaps, sometimes for years, sometimes for decades. Is that part of my condition? Yes, very likely. But it’s also a part of me. Luckily, I wrote a lot of diaries

back then. Or maybe not :-) Let’s see if I’ll share any of it.

 

In the good moments, I ran out into the world, without fear. I experienced the most beautiful travels and encounters. Stunning nature. Exciting islands.

 

Oh, I especially love those.

 

I’m open about it.

It’s a part of me. And yes, happy, despite everything.

There are also not-so-great moments. And then it’s okay to think everything is really awful.

 

I want to share my story here, process it, but also help others. On my journey, it was mainly amazing people who helped me—people who faced their own challenges, gave good advice, or simply listened, sometimes without understanding me at all. There are things I wish I had known or learned earlier. Yes, I love life. But is it always easy? Oh no. And that’s exactly what I want to show here too: how much strength it takes and how many tears one can cry.

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I don’t believe in coincidences, and everything happens in its own time.

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