I never thought that being vulnerable could be a strength. Growing up, I always believed that vulnerability was a weakness that made me an easy target for ridicule and judgment.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQl7UIEc2r5
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It wasn't until I became a player girl that I realized how wrong I was.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJfcMzvrE1J
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I had always been drawn to games that challenged me, games that pushed me out of my comfort zone and forced me to confront my fears.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8FoAJpcRw
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But it wasn't until I started playing games that required me to be vulnerable that I truly began to understand the power of my own vulnerability.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6u15t7qhxQ
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At first, I was hesitant. I didn't want to expose myself, to show my weaknesses to the world. But as I played, I began to see that vulnerability was not weakness, but strength. When I allowed myself to be vulnerable, I was able to connect with others in a deeper, more meaningful way.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1HDXaKyZgH
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I was able to let go of my fears and insecurities and be truly present at the moment.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsKMZ57Mzq
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It wasn't easy, of course. There were times when I wanted to retreat, to hide behind a mask of strength and invincibility. But as I continued to play, I realized that vulnerability was not a weakness to be feared, but a source of strength to be embraced.71Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡga8S5uu5ge
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Now, as I play, I do so with a newfound sense of confidence and courage. I no longer fear my vulnerabilities, but embrace them as a part of who I am. And in doing so, I have discovered a strength that I never knew I had. A strength that has made me a better player, and a better person.
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