What life experiences have shaped who I am today?

The answer might be the experience of love.
I have been changed during = because of it.
I was a closed person who has = had lots of secrets in the past.
In contrast, my boyfriend is so honest to = with everyone.
I was surprised that he said his weakness without hesitation.
Because I had hided = hidden my personal ones for = from others, even though I didn't do that.
As we shared our times, we learned perspectives from each other.
When I was young, I had thought that I had to make my fence myself to protect me = fence to protect myself.
It might mean that I had no fence, so I was feared = afraid to show my weakness.
Now, I think that I also make my fence, but I show the true me to others.
Any scared = scary events not occuar, = do not occur because the my weakeness = weakness isn't a defect to blame me.

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The answer may lie in the experience of love. I have changed because of it. In the past, I was a closed person with many secrets. In contrast, my boyfriend is very open and honest with everyone. I was surprised when he shared his weaknesses without hesitation, while I had always hidden mine from others, despite not wanting to.

As we spent time together, we learned to appreciate each other's perspectives. When I was younger, I believed I needed to build a protective barrier around myself. This likely stemmed from my fear of showing my vulnerabilities, as I thought it meant I was weak. 

Now, I still create boundaries, but I also allow my true self to be seen. I realize that my weaknesses are not flaws to be ashamed of, and I no longer fear the scary situations that come from being open.