Something little i am celebrating right now is how I've ended up being the guy who people at work come to when they have questions they perceive as stupid--the ones one is embarrassed to ask but you have to ask because your normal info gathering avenues have failed. I love those questions!! I hate being in that situation, and if I've got the answer I wanna help, and if I don't got the answer I can validate that it's a good question by being stumped. I love that I've cultivated a attitude that makes 'em comfortable to give me a call. Doubly so 'cuz that means my ongoing machinations to undo all the toxic shit they've let build up is working in the most important ways--you gotta see yourself as worthwhile to ask for change, and if I can make them feel worthwhile then hopefully soon they can see that truth themselves; and as their confidence grows community should too.
