me over everything

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?

I’ve chosen myself over most things. I say most because it was by force and circumstance.

Now I’m learning to choose me when there is no adversary and pressure.

To risk choosing me out of love and not lack has been one of the hardest things to do.

I have dedicated most of my life to service. Service to god, family, community, friends, romantic relationships…

I want to-want to, choose me over everything.

kids got problems too

Most of my problems in high school stemmed from my parents issues. This had the greatest impact on my lack, failures and success in high school. I wished my teachers knew this. How my parents fought over me and my own desire to stay at my high school instead of transferring to another school. The familiarity and trajectory that I was on would have ensured my success. One parent thought that I would have a better education at the new school. I was registered at two schools and that tug of war landed me in a school where I felt alone and experienced racism in a way I hadn’t before.

Describe something you learned in high school.