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Talk about your experience keeping this journal. Has it had any impact on your health (including mental health) and well-being?

<strong> This journal has been a way for me to process, to relate, to empathize</strong> with those who are similar and different from me at the same time. It has been a joy to just write and create.<strong> I find myself listening to understand the perspectives that are different than mine.</strong> As though experience can be leverage to understand what reality means to you in times of uncertainty. I got to watch people awaken, challenge contemporary notions of white supremacy by meeting people where they are at. <strong> I learned to stand up for myself and know that it is okay to be overwhelmed, to be broken, to lean into my family and friends.</strong> This journal has helped me find a way to connect with others without ever getting to meet them. To reflect in my own humility with the stories that others have to share. For that, I am truly grateful. <strong> I often tell myself as a figure skater before competition that all the people in the stands are friends I have yet to meet or make. To be honest, I feel the same way about people here, friends, strangers, essential workers, humans who I have yet to connect with.</strong>