​Beverly Chung - Advice to Past Self

 
Take your time, don’t be afraid to get in tune with your emotions, and don’t blame yourself if people cut you out. Throughout my childhood, I always strived to find myself. I was always teased for being overemotional. Overtime, I began to blame myself for the way I was; I couldn’t find my comfort zone. That was, until a very good friend of mine got into a drastic situation. She was a very rational person and had a hard time compromising with it. At that time, I was merely acquaintances with her, but I still offered to help her. Within a few months, we resolved the issue together, and became best friends. If I were to be honest, at some points throughout that process, I almost gave up and left her. However, I didn't and not only did it make me realize that empathy is a choice, but not everyone is willing to stick to the end. From then on, I began to accept that I’m in-tune with my emotions and shouldn't be ashamed about it. Some people are a bit skeptical and might cut me out unexpectedly, but we all need that one friend that's an emotional wreck. I mean, who knows? You might learn a thing or two