I will never, ever think of myself as lowly again. I will never, ever underestimate myself from now on. I will love myself—my feelings, my body, my heart, my thoughts—BETTER than before, because I have realized that the only things that can limit or intoxicate my journey are the ones I allow to take root. And from now on, I will dare to kick out anyone or anything that does not contribute to my self-development. (Yes, I think I’m being firm now!) And today, I embrace something truly special. My name is written in a book project! A book that holds not just knowledge, but also a piece of my dedication and passion. What makes it even more surreal is that among the names in this book is someone I admired deeply back in 2009, when I was still an International Relations student. Who would have thought? You might call this an overflow of emotions, but to me, it’s not just that. It’s a milestone. It’s proof that I am capable, that my voice matters, and that my words have found a place beyo...