My heart was feeling heavy so I wrote a few words down to lighten it.

In an early conversation with my new manager, she told me that fail just meant, first attempt in learning. I appreciated her compassion and empathy to meet me in my foxhole of self-doubt. I am finding it easier to say, “I need more information,” or “Please help me understand that more.” Most people are happy to take a moment to provide more details when they know your intentions come from a helpful place.

Poet Ariana Brown recently provided a writing prompt assignment that I loved. She directed her Instagram followers to write a poem with instructions on how to love you properly. As Pedar and I approach our 23rd wedding anniversary, I was inspired to really think about what I need from him to feel loved. Here is my poem….