@sophia_roe

I very rarely feel like I “belong” in social settings. — — “Belonging” is a challenging feeling to navigate. Where does a person like me belong, or not belong? What even is, “a person like me?” Even amongst my peers, I often feel misunderstood. I handle these feelings in a number of awkward ways-talking too much, not talking enough, or aimlessly wandering the premises, while simultaneously wishing I could just escape to the kitchen. Perhaps, some of you can relate? — — I’ll admit this past weekend while working with @bergdorfs, I felt the same anxiety I always feel. “I’m just a cook, what if I sound stupid or do something stupid, or both?” Luckily, EVERY single person at @bergdorfs not only made me feel like I belonged there, but for the first time in forever, I walked in and didn’t consider otherwise. — — I spilled guts with some remarkable women too. I got a much needed pep talk from my girl @cynthiaerivo (whom is about to start an olive curing journey and doesn’t even know it.) I got to know @missasiamilia @cocobaudelle @rosa.e.sanchez @aliviadekker_ @lady_larson, and more, whom also suffer from car sickness 😭🫠😂🤣 and learned that @kateyoung really is the coolest person in the world, seriously. — — It would seem that on our quests to feel like we belong, we must also be ready for an adventure. (and thank goodness for that)