In this blog, we explore the intersections of my identity from Congo, Uganda, and Canada, merged with the reflections on my journey of overcoming fears and the decision to start blogging. This narrative weaves together the tapestries of my heritage with the transformative power of sharing one's story.

Reflecting on my initial plunge into blogging, this entry revisits the theme of overcoming fears from my first blog, but with an added layer—how I’ve doubled my efforts to confront these challenges and the subsequent deeper insights I’ve gained.

Starting a blog was a daunting prospect. The fears that clouded my mind were much like the dense forests and untamed landscapes of the natural world—intimidating, unpredictable, and full of hidden challenges. Yet, it was precisely this connection to nature that helped me find the courage to begin. Just as a hiker must navigate through the wild...

I had fears. Fears that I could not write. Fears to open and expose my personal life.

Writing meant that anyone online could see and judge my work. But what if I blundered? Wrote the wrong thing? How would my family and friends react? Did I want to take all that responsibility?

Because of fear, I almost quit blogging without trying.