Thank you so much for writing this Ana. I always love when other people tell me a little bit about their lives. I applaud your efforts to become more courageous and put your work out into the world.

I truly believe that we are often our own worst critics; the things we think other people are thinking about us are actually our own projections. It doesn’t help anyone to think that way — you only antagonize other people and discourage yourself from expressing yourself as the unique individual that you are. I found that when I started being vulnerable and honest instead of attempting to put on a mask that EVERYONE would like, people who thought like me and liked me for who I was naturally gathered around me. You’ll be surprised how fast you can find your own tribe.

From the small bit that I got to learn about your life, you are the real inspiration here. I hope you continue to fight through the uncertainty and the self-doubt and share your honest and true self to the world. I’m looking forward to reading more of your work Ana. Keep writing!