a disclaimer, if you will.

Before diving in, I want to acknowledge a few things and set a foundation for my posts going forward.

Life is complicated and full of nuance, and I recognize people often experience the same events in different ways. We all bring a spectrum of different perspectives — that's part of what makes life interesting! — which means our takeaways are rarely one-size-fits-all, right and wrong, black and white. (That's not to say there aren't situations that clearly delineate right from wrong, but that's not what I'm referring to in this post.)

When I write here, I'm sharing from my perspective — which is just one of many. My goal is not to assert that my point of view is the only one or the correct one.

Instead, my goal is to honor my experience and how I remember it (from the best of my ability). I simply wish to process and own my story. And that story is messy and blurry at times. I've been hurt, and I've hurt others. Along with the things I'm proud of, there's a slew of things I'm not proud of. I have cherished memories, and I have regrets.

Simply put, I'm human. I've made my share of mistakes and then some. I've had privileges that I've taken for granted. I haven't always (or even usually) gotten it right, and I won't always get it right in the future.

Growth is an ongoing process — and an uncomfortable one at that. However, I'm committed to learning, unlearning, and doing better for the rest of my life. If, along the way, my posts can help others reflect, relate, or feel less alone, that feels worth the vulnerability.

That's all for now, but there will be more to come. Thank you for reading, bearing with me, and joining me on this journey. 🩵

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