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Q2
Is there something that you wish you had done differently this past year? Alternatively, is there something you're especially proud of from this past year?

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There are many things I wish I had done differently last year. But with what I knew at the time I can't see me making different choices. Also those circumstances got me to where I am right now. It's not ideal, but I have a primary partner I love and hope works for the rest of my life. I have other partners who I all care for. I have had the chance to spend time with my grandmother. So why wish that away.

I am not particularly proud of anything, however I am thankful I got my first presentation at a security conference completed. And it was not a total disaster. I am thankful to my mentor, and friends, for helping me to get ready for my talk. It was terrifying and I am not sure I will do it again. But at least I know I can.

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Q3 Think about a major milestone that happened with your family this past year. How has this affected you? A We disconnected from a lot of my father's family this year. It was sad to lose more family. We were not particularly close before but still sad. My sister's illness has gotten much more dibilitating it's hard to watch and I am not sure how to help or what to do. My parents are stressed, understandably. Not sure I can handle it either. A family member we adopted, is losing the battle to cancer, she is on pallative care now. That's tough as well.