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.72Please respect copyright.PENANApty4dNiXdw
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It wasn't until I became a player girl that I realized how wrong I was.72Please respect copyright.PENANAQqCcsUzHHq
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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.72Please respect copyright.PENANAkFT7tuu5dA
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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.72Please respect copyright.PENANAUNllSkQtES
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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.72Please respect copyright.PENANA0xHKBHRdMC
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I was able to let go of my fears and insecurities and be truly present at the moment.72Please respect copyright.PENANAPpwVQWhhpK
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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.72Please respect copyright.PENANAHBbhWLJh3Y
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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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