When I was growing up I was a shy, quiet observer.

I would ask my mom to make a friend for me at the pool & park.

I grew to make my own friends in different ways but this game is a bit of a shortcut to skip the small talk.

My grandmother taught me the 5 simple questions to ask to hold a conversation. This was pivotal when I came of age. That I still use today.

1. Who
2. What
3. When
4. Where
5. Why
   +/-How

I'm an experience designer by trade. Working as a researcher to navigate people through services, apps, and VR.

I learned asking the right questions is important to discover interesting insights.

Having friends to remind you who you are when you can't quite see yourself clearly is a blessing. We are not meant to live this life alone. We are meant to share our experiences to learn from each other. Support is out there sometimes you just have to ask.

When I was going through my own Trauma Drama I isolated myself. Thinking I was meant to suffer and handle it on my own or else I am weak. Nope, suffering is a choice.

Having friends to remind you who you are when you can't quite see yourself clearly is a blessing. We are not meant to live this life alone. We are meant to share our experiences to learn from each other. Support is out there sometimes you just have to ask.

Trauma Drama = self awareness tool.

The first step of growing is self awareness. Journaling, therapy, and talking with friends are all ways to reflect.

Only then can we begin acceptance.

The great thing about talking with friends is our friends can talk back, unlike a journal.

How can I support you better?

This was often the question I would ask my friends. Sometimes just a shoulder to cry on is necessary, other times its a coach that tells you to take the first actionable step.