Gajok, Ep. #95: April 19, 2024

I went to the Asian Boss Girl Meet-Up and I had a really good time. I met up with someone from the Return to Jeong group and we both found out we're from Northern Virginia, and even went to the same church. I'm learning how to carry my grief with me wherever I go — I'm learning how to weave it into my conversations with people. And my comfort with my grief makes me feel less stressed over socializing because I can just be fully me. I was reminded tonight how much I truly am an extrovert, and connecting with others really energizes me, even though it also drains me. Someone from ECAASU 2020 recognized me at the event, and that felt really nice. I recognized her, too, because her student organization was so pumped to meet us. It was just a really good experience, and I'm really glad I went, and that I'm finding a way to survive, despite all that I've been through. I feel like a phoenix rising from the ashes. It feels like a miracle to be where I'm at right now.

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