Tonight Dad took me to my first ATP show, a labor of love from 20 social-justice-minded UW-L students who come together to change the world one performance at a time. I’m so glad we had front row seats for that awesomeness! I had the privilege of watching a bunch of my friends share their very real, very raw, yet very beautiful stories. Mom says stories are like bridges, connecting strangers through common struggle, identity, and experience. We all have a story. I’m writing mine right now!

Front row seat!

Me and Chey-chey

I’m an honorary member of the ATP troupe!

Me and my friends!

They love me!

Mom’s office

“Owning your story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” -Brene Brown #UWLATP