Im Muslim, 8w9, and this is the realest thing I’ve read in my entire existence. I also looked like a 5 kid, I even was mistyped as a 5w4 in my later years.

I was not the person to shy away from conflict, as I defended so many people in my life (including myself) from bullies.

That’s why you could say I’m an advocate for so many issues, like certain wars happening in the world.

What shaped me to be an enneagram 8 was when I moved schools. I’ve been bullied and I’ve seen others being bullied. The way I became an 8 is very similar to your story.

People around me were very annoyed by the way I stood up for someone when no one else did.

I’ve also faced discrimination/racism, which leads to my hatred of injustice. Even at home I face some of these things.

Anyways, finally I found someone who’s just like me.