I think one of the most powerful and memorable moments I've experienced here in the Philippines happened tonight. In front of a room full of people, many of which started off tonight as strangers, I gave my story about how I became empowered, my journey and my struggles. It was pretty empowering to stand up in front of this crowd, make myself vulnerable and tell them things that I haven't even told my family. They responded with nothing but support, encouragement and gratitude towards me for sharing it.
Tonight's event was powerful and I think it made me feel every emotion under the sun.
It was a social event to raise awareness about human trafficking but also empowerment and other struggles we within the community face. There was plenty of moments that pulled on the heart strings of those in the crowd and lots of people got teary-eyed, me included.
I met some amazing people as well as learned new things about people I already knew and it was interesting to note that we all go through struggles, no one is an exception, so you're really not alone. There is always someone that can relate. And that's the thing, so many people can relate. It was interesting to hear the feedback from my speech, how other women shared with me similar stories or said they wanted to go beyond this event and get involved and help with Empowered.
Tonight's event, best event e-v-e-r by The Refined, hands down, even if it did make me cry.
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