New Change

CIL Advocacy Training (Out Of The Picture)

I have legitimately made the decision to miss out on this specific training and only attend the event that will take place afterwards. It was extremely painful for me to sit down in a room and not have any slight feelings of anxiety take control (which if you know what occurred this last year, I will not continue going forward with the details here.)

LONG STORY SHORT---I am grateful for how this last year has changed me into the person I need to be for a vulnerable population that has such a special place in my heart. I will be legitimately honest with you here, that even seeing myself where I am now earlier this year was one of those wake up calls that I hope never reoccurs as we begin into another new year. I definitely felt the love of my Savior, Jesus Christ on a fairly regular basis and knowing he will be taking care of the rest for me has been an absolute blessing in my life. He has comforted me when I needed it most and have completely put my trust in him to walk with me every step of the way on this journey, which is not an understatement. I am grateful for the peace of mind he has given me as I continue in other areas of the disability community that I know will be the biggest leap of faith ever, but is what I need to maintain healthier relationships with people.

Virtual Legislative Sessions (One Picked Out)

I am most definitely going to participate in one of the sessions that my governor appointed entity will be doing and cannot wait to learn from them about the advocacy process. It is intimidating for me to not feel the slightest bit awkward when trying to learn the hard stuff about how crucial it is to get my voice heard in regards to issues that the disability community faces. I am obviously hesitate about joining on my other council's legislative session with not only knowing what to expect but also feeling anxiously nervous the entire time. It is difficult for me to not wish things like this didn't make me so scared when it comes to advocating for people with disabilities in our state. 

(To Be Continued)