I want to spend time working on myself and on the ways I communicate, not because I think I am broken, but because I want the people in my life to feel protected, seen, and genuinely valued when they are with me. I’m beginning to understand that safety isn’t only created by good intentions—it’s created by consistency, pacing, and care in how I speak, listen, and respond. I want my presence to feel like something steady rather than overwhelming, and my words to feel like they make room for others instead of pressing in on them.

Part of this work means learning when to slow down, when to listen longer than I speak, and when to name my feelings without placing their weight on someone else. I want to express myself honestly while still being attentive to how my openness may land. My hope is to grow into a way of communicating that invites closeness without demanding it, that offers vulnerability without urgency, and that allows others to trust that they matter—not because they are fixing me, but simply because they are there.