Not long ago, I wrote about how nobody understands everything I’ve been through. Someone surprised me recently after we had a life discussion. They said “you are so strong”…
I’m currently halfway through our run of shows for the local musical. It’s been such an amazing time being part of this cast. The production is going really well and the audiences are loving it.
There was a bump in the road of fun. They didn’t have enough microphones for all of the cast and some of us got left out. No one actually spoke to me about it, so it was a big surprise. I worked really hard on my harmonies and lyrics, especially compared to some others. It shook my confidence, but I’ve pushed through that. Just like I fight through so many other things in my life.
I have made a lot of new friends in this cast. When we moved everything into the theater, there was only a few of us left towards the end of the day. One woman, who is so friendly and talented, was asking about why I moved to Australia and about my life in general. We were only talking for about ten minutes, when she suddenly said “you are so strong”.
Never did I expect someone to say that to me, especially this person who barely knows me. Not only did it make my day, but it made my week. Scratch that, it was a highlight from this year. I get emotional just thinking about it. Somebody noticed me and actually understood what I’ve been through. I feel like I’ve found a new true friend.
Over the past couple years, I think about how strong I’ve been to get through everything life has thrown at me. But actually hearing someone say it made all the difference. Feel like nothing can stop me now.
To anyone out there who is struggling, keep going. You are so strong.