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As soon as I open my mouth to try and explain - there it is. That uncomfortable ball of anxiety crawling its way out of my stomach. I know it’s odd; I know I’m odd. I just need a smile or nod. That’s all - a sliver of acknowledgment that I’m speaking your language and forming sentences. I’m OK with being odd and saying the unexpected; I struggle with the idea of being incomprehensible. Any gesture of understanding is enough to tame those anxious beasts.

Use the comments below to complete the following sentence, “I’m here about some _____.”

A photo of a large sculpture that celebrates eccentric and creative people, crafted by Ai Weiwei

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