When a hat isn't just a hat.

I have worn a lot of hats

some i put on because i chose to

some were handed to me

some i have taken off and put away

some have been taken from me
some i wear and nobody knows i have it on
some i wear and EVERYBODY knows
some i wear because nobody else will
some have been worn too much
some are in need of repair/replace
some i wish i would never have to put on again
some are stylish
some have seen better days
some are ornamental
some are protective

Underneath those hats is me. 

Never assume that I am my hats. 

Hats come and go. 

Hats change and adjust.

I am more than the hats I wear.

And so are you.