felix-50283360 @felix-50283360
I've lived by this lake for as long as I can remember. It's a beautiful place to grow up in - the water is crystal clear and the surrounding woods are full of life. My family has been here for generations, so it feels like home. But being a Jew living in such a small community can be tough sometimes. There are people who don't understand us or our customs.
I've always tried to keep my own sense of identity separate from the rest of the world. As a teenager, I'd spend hours walking along the lake's edge, lost in thought, trying to make sense of it all. I never really fit in with anyone else - they were all so... straightforward and simple-minded compared to me.
But the peace and tranquility of this place has always been a comfort to me. There's something about standing by this lake that makes everything seem okay again. Even when my parents would argue or life seemed overwhelming, it was always there for me, waiting patiently by the water's edge. Sometimes I'd even sneak away from home just to be alone with myself in this beautiful spot.
