What! You Too?

I don't think there is a more profound moment of connection than when you tell someone something that you have been hiding or not understanding about yourself and they say, "What!? You too!?" You go into that moment knowing you are going to be vulnerable, but you don't know that you are going to be transformed! Whether it’s revealing your sexuality or something entirely different (I had this exact experience when my late best friend of 40 years shared that she suffered from panic disorder—something I, too, struggled with but hadn’t had the language for), the impact is life-changing. In that moment, fear melts into connection, and loneliness is replaced by an overwhelming sense of belonging. It’s a reminder that we are not alone and that joy grows when we dare to be ourselves and find our reflection in someone else.