Day 29: Not One, But Many
Pilgriming from the church to Broadway, I felt so awkward being there on my own. I considered going home, thinking to myself “I’m just one person, my presence here isn’t really going to make a difference”.
Teresa Thompson is a therapist and writer based in Brooklyn, NY. She works for racial justice through a faith-based lens at her parish, the Church of St. Francis Xavier, and through her involvement with Call To Action. Originally hailing from the Caribbean and Ireland, Teresa worked in New York City's public mental health system for six years before transitioning into private practice. She loves being a friend, sister, daughter, wife, and dog mom.
Pilgriming from the church to Broadway, I felt so awkward being there on my own. I considered going home, thinking to myself “I’m just one person, my presence here isn’t really going to make a difference”.
When have you needed to let go of your own understanding and embrace the distinct perspective, experience, or worldview of another person?
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