Throughout my life, I’ve had the constant struggle of whether I believe people or not, is it genuine? How do you know? Why do you just trust? Maybe from a perspective of a disabled girl, it was just always more complicated. Now I see it more and more in my career field when I meet a new student or a deaf person we start talking and they just stare. Over analyzing if they should respond or not. Always on defense, because it was easier than giving in. Are we meant to just trust automatically? As humans we wake up, meet strangers, and become friends. It’s the cycle of life. I trust a total of like 3 people and the rest is always a pending process. As people pleasers we tend to give without limits and people just take.

Learning every day that it’s okay to fight for the things we deserve and want. We don’t always have to be in fight or flight. One of my favorite people recently told me “You can’t be afraid of trusting people just like how you can’t be afraid to live.” Being on the defense of protecting yourself is easier but allowing vulnerability sets you free. Express yourself, be you. Those who matter will always care and water you because it’s you and those that don’t see you for you don’t matter.

In the last few weeks, I’ve been able to give value and space to myself and in all honesty embrace my sensitivity. being hyped and energetic is the best version of me, I am thankful for the individuals that let me be that person. A gentle reminder, life is a moment. Live it. Feel it. Be it. Everything on this earth is a privilege! Don’t let anyone make you feel small just because they are not willing to give their full potential. Shine bright today and always!