Well, I made it to USCHA in Washington DC. This is a really huge conference with reportedly over 2500 people in attendance. I love coming to these conferences because they are so personally beneficial for me as an advocate. First, I get reconnected with my community, advocates from all over the country, and world even, who have become like family to me through the years, chosen family, which is the strongest kind I believe. But I also have a wonderful opportunity for networking, meeting new people who may become colleagues and friends… and family. With so many people in attendance it can become overwhelming and exhausting, probably especially for a newcomer, but I've been to quite a few of these meetings now and they're just exhilarating. By the time they roll back around again, I really need it for my mental, emotional, and overall wellbeing, because I gain strength from my community, as we all do. Continue reading...
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