As a senior, I created a short film about our farm for a special identity project. When it was shown at school, the applause started slowly and then grew into a powerful standing ovation. Izan approached me afterward and said, “Told you your story mattered.”
He was absolutely right. For so long, I had believed that being a farmer’s daughter made me less visible or significant. But I eventually learned the truth: it makes me rooted. This deep connection to my heritage is a part of who I am, and it’s a strength that no one can ever take away. It is the foundation of my identity and the source of my unique purpose in the world.
