Today was a day where I was reunited with bits of communities that I have been separated from for some time now. It was leiden with burst of laughter and joy and sprinkled with an amazing first time meal. Today was filled with conversations across spectrums of complexity and states of being. Today I was able to speak about my experience in a true safe space. Today I was able to introduce myself unadulterated, unfiltered and honest. I felt good. I felt good to introduce myself by the things that I know that I am rather than the things that I've earned in the eyes of society and academia. My name is Morgan Chandler Bouldes and I am a healer.. It's not too often I get to proudly lead with that portion of my identity. It felt good to be able to use affirmative language toward myself. It's something I've struggled to do for so long. And if I think about that now what is it about the presence of some people that would lead me to question the presence of my own personhood. I don't have too much to say, but I'm proud of myself. I saw myself in the mirror today and I was indulged by the sight of myself. I am proud of myself. Being away from home right now and being back in Michigan it's so hard for me to tap and regurgitate while I'm still here. All I can say for today is that today was a day that I appreciated. Today was a good day.
